UPDATED: Is The United States Ready For A Woman President?

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This was one of my very first posts as a blogger back in January. Now, six months later, I pretty much feel the same way I did the day I wrote this. So what do you think? You can see the original post and about twenty-six comments at the first Is The United States Ready For A Woman President?

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IS THE UNITED STATES READY FOR A WOMAN PRESIDENT? — by Catherine Morgan

As a woman, I want to believe that the answer to this question is yes. As an objective observer, I have to wonder. In reading comments on other forums, and listening to the commentary on news programs…There seems to be a lot of hate Hillary banter going on. I don’t have a problem with anyone who dislikes a politician based on their abilities to do the job or their qualifications. However, most of what I have been hearing has less to do with her qualifications, and more to do with her being a woman. Quite frankly, I take offense to it.

I wouldn’t consider myself pro-Hillary. At this point, I still want to wait and hear debates and get more facts before I commit to one opinion or another. But one opinion I am ready to commit to is…My lack of faith in the general voting public to vote for a candidate that is best qualified for the job. When did we start caring more about whether we would want to have a beer with the candidate, then whether the candidate has an ounce of common sense? Am I the only one who just doesn’t get it?

I think, if we don’t get our “collective” acts together for this next election, and actually elect a candidate based on his or her qualifications and not their likability…This country is going to be in an even bigger mess than we are now. The truth is, we need more than just a good president, we are really going to need a miracle worker. I just wonder if we as voters are going to be up to the task, and get passed our “American Idol” voting mentality. But, I sure hope we can.

So, are we ready for a women president? I would like to know what you think. I know I am ready. If Hillary can prove herself as the best candidate, I will surely vote for her. And if she wins, it will be one small step for women, and one giant leap for America. I for one would be proud to see a woman as the President of the United States of America.

Food for thought: What if both the Republican and Democratic Parties ended up with woman as their candidate for the Presidency??? That’s a mind blower??? May the best woman win????

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UPDATED: This is from a Newsweek poll (July, 2007)

Washington – Large majorities of US voters say they are ready to vote for an African-American or a woman for president, according to a poll published on Friday by Newsweek magazine.

About 92 percent of respondents were willing to vote for a black presidential candidate, while 86 percent said they would cast a ballot for a woman, said the poll on Newsweek’s website.

However, smaller majorities of voters believed the country was ready to accept a black or woman president.

When asked if the United States was ready for a black president, 59 percent said yes, while 58 percent said the country was ready for a woman in the White House.

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