Is it really time for a woman president?
444301
I think "isn't it time...?" may be the wrong approach.  I do not believe we should specifically seek to elect a 'the first woman President' or 'the first African-American President' or an other such 'first' just to do so.  These sorts of things will likely happen in time, but not just to do them!\n\nCompare how Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister in Britain.  It was not BECAUSE of her gender!  She simply was very good at what she did and rose to prominence in her party the same way anyone else would. (The same is the case for the first elected female leaders of other states, e.g., Israel and India.)\n\nI am hopeful that is how it will happen in the U.S. as well. \nI happen to agree with you about Hillary Clinton -- I am opposed to her, but it has nothing to do with her being a woman. (And I think it would be just as unfortunate for people to vote FOR a Presidential candidate of ANY party just because she's a woman, as it is to vote AGAINST the person for that reason.)
37057
I think she can win. She's clever, got a lot of experience, and it's time to get a female president in the USA
833265
ofcourse! i think its time that women get some power and respect!
478102
Yes i would, it's about time, we had some really smart lady in charge. \nFor one on the most advanced nations on earth, we are one of the few democracies that have never had a woman leader.\nMaybe the time has come at last.
720404
i would vote for a woman if i felt she was qualified. gender may however play a role in foreign affairs as some countries still have some strong beliefs about a woman's place.  I would consider Mrs. Clinton but would need to hear where she stands on certain issues
374321
i would, i think its time we had a female president even if for only one term
592189
If she's qualified to run the country I'll vote for her, I don;'t have a problem with a woman president or a minority president, I do however have a problem with underqualified candidates. Hillary is underqualified to be a senator, and certainly underqualified to be president, one clinton in office was enough, we don't need 2, look what 2 bush's in office has done.
304431
I may not trust Clinton to run this country (in war time or peace time, makes no difference to me really.) Women can run wars though. Margaret Thatcher was brilliant in the Falklands War, leading her country through a tough time to an impressive victory over a formidable enemy. Condoleeza Rice would probabally be a great war time leader. Women can be tough too. Make no mistake about that.
24138
There's still no female US president. Women couldn't vote until the ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920, so that'll slow you up some. Women are highly underrepresented in Congress--currently around 14%. Why is a pretty tough question. Pervasive sexism is a problem--women who exhibit the qualities that we look for in male candidates (leadership, strength, ambition, etc.) are looked at negatively (arrogant, bitchy, etc.).
654170
After reading some of these answers, I think the answer is clear.  Because too many WOMEN think there should not be a woman president.\n\nHonestly, I'm shocked, I believe in equality of the sexes, that women and men can do things equally and can hold the same job or achieve the same results.  I'd vote for a woman president based on 1 thing, whether I feel she can do the job or not, not based on whether the candidate has a penis or breasts.\n\nI think this just goes to show you that people have lost the ability to think freely nowadays.  A woman president is not going to start war every month, she is not going to be any more emotional than a man when it comes down to business, and actually, women tend to be able to sell and be more diplomatic which could lend a hand to foreign relations.  The ountry is not too young for it either.  People need to see that you can either make excuses or get something done and saying things like the examples above is making excuses.  Of course it won't happen while everyone believes it won't, and of course it would happen if people could even open up to the possibility.
206026
Hillary Clinton will be the first woman President,\nthat is if she runs this time.
281756
There are several women out there right now with the nads to be president.  Many other nations have female heads of state so why no the U.S.?  One way to look at it is being a good mother.  To do this you have to be a good leader requiring strength, making tough decisions even if those you lead (your kids) hate you for a while, being flexible with what new information comes your way, and so forth.  \nNot saying a president has to be a mom, just saying women have the ability and strength of character to do the job.\n\nThanks for a great question.
318904
Well the last female Prime Minister stayed a lot longer than many other Prime Ministers last century, but I don't see another one coming soon. It's not out of the question, but all the main parties seem to have male candidates in all their leadership contests (except the SNP, where there's a woman in charge in Scotland, but she's still officially subservient to a man sitting in Westminster)
273831
you should ask women. Since the late 60's, more voters have been women then men. So if there hasn't been a female president yet, it's the women that made it so.
113859
Absolutely, not only it is possible but very likely.Be ready  for the next election process where Sen. Hillary Rodhman Clinton may be facing Condolece Rice. A little more than half the population are women.
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.
809476
No, she shouldnt. People are trying to make her president not because she is the best candidate but because she is a woman (I'm a feminist myself, so I have really given this thought).  She is not a top choice, her past is full of scandal, her campaigning is full of scandal, and her run as a senator is shady in many ways. There are plenty of better choices.