when you are voting what qualitys that you lokk for? also would you vote for a woman or a non-white president?
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I approve of candidates who show a willingness to engage in dialogue with political opponents.  I like candidates who reject bigotry, who surround themselves with thoughtful, pragmatic individuals, and who defer to the expertise of others when it is appropriate.  I think "decisiveness" and obstinacy are overrated, and I disapprove of extreme secrecy.\n\nI would certainly vote for a non-white or a woman president.  People who a priori wouldn't do so strike me as profoundly stupid.
434823
If Ms. Rice decided to run I would be PROUD to vote for her. I think she would make a FAR better choice not only for the first female president, but the first African American president. She understands how strong this country needs to be and although she doesnt believe in her ability...like all great leaders....the PEOPLE do. If Hillary Rob 'em Clinton even gets the nomination now....she will be LUCKY. She is too out there now.
570643
It's not so much about the sex as the person. I think all voters would agree with that.\nWomen compose 51% of the population, so if it was a battle of the sexes thing, then if all women banded together they could easily elect a female president. Women should blame other women, not men.\nIt's not a matter of feminism, it's a matter of simple human stupidity. People in general like male leaders, and males like to be leaders. Human psychology is stupid as hell and I would definitely vote for a woman, but like I said, women have the majority in the country so if you want more female politicians then it's women's fault that they aren't becoming politicians in greater numbers.\nI can't wait for a female president. I would TOTALLY vote for Hillary even though she's a censorship queen and censorship is one of my MAJOR peeves. I would vote for ANY democratic female politician really...\nWhen it comes down to it... I think it's mainly just the fact that less females like to go into politics than males and people will ultimately just choose the person they like more. I don't think the bias against Hillary is ALL sexist because MINUS the sexism I DO see how people could still consider her a distortion of what it means to be liberal. The censorship thing is pretty lame...\nI bet Hillary looks good naked.. A LOT hotter than Monica.. MMMMM... Seriously though I hate Reps.
239682
I always vote for eveything from school board to President.  I believe voting is the foundation of every other right.  Without it, nothing else matters.
670262
I can't think of ONE woman qualified to hold the office of President.  Come to think of it...there aren't to many men either....\nThis race will be an interesting one!
1093809
Having attended a college made up exclusivly of women I've had an up close look at issues I really never thought to be issues.  This is almost one.  Yes, there will people who will vote for Hillary just becasue she is a woman.  Yes, there will be people who vote against her becasue she's a woman.  Other then that, I don't really think it matters what hangs between the legs of our president, if anything.  It just matters if they are the best person for the job.  But to answer the question.  I feel it might happen and soon, just not yet.  This country needs to drag itself out of the 1940's and realize that anyone can do any job as long as they are qualified.
134908
As a history teacher I get asked this question all the time and the answer is simplistically obvious--when more women start voting.  The reason why every single president has been a white male is because more white males vote than any other demographic group (and even that number is embarassingly small.)  In areas where Hispanics vote in large numbers we see Hispanic mayors, councilmen, and senators.  In states with a higher than average number of active female voters (such as California) we see two female senators.  So when questions are posed like, "When will we have the first black President?"--when blacks start getting out and voting in national elections more often.  "When we will have our first Hispanic president?"--When Hispanics start voting in national elections more regularly.  And conversely, the same is true for women.  There is no reason why we shouldn't have a female president.  But unless voting demographics change drastically over the next forty years, we will probably not see a female in the White House any sooner than 2050.  (Now watch Hillary Clinton will win in 2008 and I've have to eat my words.)\n\nAn interesting side note to this.  Ethnic minority leaders often try to stir the cauldrons of supposed racism by claiming that America is racist since we always vote for Whites as president.  This slant takes the blame off of the minorities for not doing their job and places it on the imagined "racist populace."  In reality, the blame is to be placed directly on the shoulders of those who do not vote.  It is interesting how the imagined powers of a racist America only apply when something evil happens to minorities.  If something GOOD happens it is because the minority individual EARNED it.  But if something NEGATIVE happens it is because of the racist individuals around them who caused it.  Such is the case with imagined "racist elections" in America.
757095
I voted for you! But i don't things are looking too bright... 1%! I will get others to vote too! Good luck!\n\n:)
1142407
I hope we elect Hillary Clinton. She has proven herself a remarkable politician, and an amazing woman. She has a lot of sense to her, and while it might take a long time, she will fix all, or close to all, the problems we are facing in THIS country and THIS moment. the first thing she will do is BRING THE TROOPS HOME! she knows it is a ridiculous war, and we should be worrying about our OWN people, rather than people in other countries and their rulers.\n\nI am just worried that a lot of men will not vote for BECAUSE she is a woman, and only that reason. i also think that jeb bush ( dubyas brutha ) will run for republican. and will be 18 when this election comes, and if he wins, i am moving to canada!\n\nVOTE FOR HILLARY!! :)
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Would vote for a female for President? Yes. Either of those two mentioned? Not sure.
458341
they have male ego i suppose.  i don't mind at who becomes president, as long as they know how to lead a nation and set an example for others, by all means, i'll vote for them.
379358
I don't believe the US is ready for a woman president. Most men would not vote for one because feminist would use the "victory" to undermind men. Many men that say they wouldn't mind a female president only say so to please woman. To sound "sensative" and "considerate". Woman would not, because they trust men more than they do another women. Woman feel they know too well how other woman are very influenced by inconsitant and hardly controlable emotions and hormones. Most woman stil hold dear their femininity, motherhood, and nurturing. However, the likely female candidates feel woman with this mentality are "holding back the feminist movement". \n\nIn short, men will not vote for anyone that underminds their manhood and role, and woman will not vote for a woman that challenges their womanhood and seeks to reverse the God given roles of men and woman.
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Yes, I honestly do believe there will be a woman president.  Not because she's a woman though, and not because she may or may not be riding on the coattails of her husband the former president.  It's really inevitable.  And the people that reference countries like England, it doesn't really compare, 1. because they're used to a ruling woman with the monarchy and 2. we're a relatively young country compared to European ones.  Not that that's an excuse, but the country obviously hasn't been ready for it!  Also, no women have stepped up to run!  The closest we've gotten was Geraldine Ferraro, and she was running with that imbecile Mondale!  I hope people don't vote for a woman just because she's a woman and I hope that a "block" as one answerer mentioned does not result in an election of a specific type of individual.  A woman will win when she has the principles and values that the majority of Americans will vote for and she actually RUNS for President!!  PS - I am a woman, and would like to see it, but I wont vote for one just because of that!
1179054
If she's smart, shares my views on subjects that are important to me, and qualified then I don't see why not. I certainly wouldn't vote for her just BECAUSE she's a woman... she'd have to make a good president.
183841
A woman as president? let see England hasn't done too bad. If a good woman ran I would vote for her. Any person that is capable of moving the country forward deserves the chance. As for all the people that are condemning Bush, DID YOU VOTE??! because if you didn't you have no right to complain.
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First, I look for someone who has similar views.  My vote is first and foremost electing someone to represent me.  Then, honesty, integrity, loayalty, wisdom and the ability to stand up for what they believe in.
507255
I am a Republican; yes, I would vote for a woman President. Not Hillary, maybe Condy but am pulling for Rudy Gulioni