Do you think we will ever see a woman president?

Airhog · 06-21-2004, 07:05 PM

Peeling potatoes for dinner got me thinking about a woman president. Do you think that we might see one in the not so distant future? Do you think more women might vote for a female president just because she is a woman? Do you think we might see a record turnout if a woman ran?

timmynausea · 06-21-2004, 07:10 PM

I could imagine an election with a female candidate being a record turnout for sure. It might be a while, but if Kerry loses and Hillary runs, she'd have to be considered the Democratic frontrunner for 2008. I mean, a lot of things could happen between now and then, of course, but who else have the Dems got with real name recognition? Howard Dean can raise money, but people think of him as a loser. Edwards is still relatively young, but he'll still have very little political experience in 2008 (esp. considering he is not running for re-election in the senate.) Who else is there?

Ben E Lou · 06-21-2004, 07:11 PM

Not hard to envision Condi or Hillary winning, and therefore not hard to envision it being done eventually.

Axxon · 06-21-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhog

Peeling potatoes for dinner got me thinking about a woman president. Do you think that we might see one in the not so distant future? Do you think more women might vote for a female president just because she is a woman? Do you think we might see a record turnout if a woman ran?

In the not so distand future? Next sunday, A.D?

Actually, I'd say it's a given that there will eventually be one but I'm not so sure it'll be real soon. I don't see any viable candidates yet anyway. By this, I don't mean qualified but connected enough and acceptable enough to the powers that be in their party to get nominated in the first place.

I don't know if more women who already vote would vote for someone just because they are a woman but it's very possible that women who don't vote
might register just to vote for her.

MikeVic · 06-21-2004, 07:18 PM

I think the chances have to be good that sometime down the road a woman will be president.

Airhog · 06-21-2004, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

Not hard to envision Condi or Hillary winning, and therefore not hard to envision it being done eventually.

Hillary is the first name that popped into my head. It got me thinking, if she might have a harder time being elected because of Bill. Then again, some people do believe that Bill was the first lady, not the other way around.

Also, it got me thinking about a wierd scenario, a very popular president gets his wife to run after him, allowing him 4 more years in office. It's probably an extreme longshot, but you never know.

Neuqua · 06-21-2004, 07:54 PM

Did anyone else see the skit where Ali G asked Newt Gingrich this question?

Sun Tzu · 06-21-2004, 08:10 PM

Yes in the distant future. No in the not too distant future. Maybe in the 2020's.

Raiders Army · 06-21-2004, 08:13 PM

It will happen after Bush wins re-election. Hillary will get two terms, and then brother Jeb will will two terms. If that happens (counting the two years Bush Sr. was in office as VP), then there will be a Bush or Clinton in office for 11 terms (44 years).

...in this scenario, by the time Jeb comes out of office, Chelsea will be definitely old enough to be President.

LionsFan10 · 06-21-2004, 08:42 PM

Well, if we're going to ask about women being president, how about taking it one step further and asking the question "how long until a minority is elected president?" That's what I'm really waiting to see, a white woman winning the election would be a shock, but a minority would be even more shocking if you ask me.

SFL Cat · 06-21-2004, 08:50 PM

I can see a woman in the White House (as President), but it won't be Hillary.

jeff061 · 06-21-2004, 08:52 PM

With all the loser guy candidates lately, its only a matter of time.

I know i personally don't differentiate between a male in a female as far as their ability to run the country.

Dutch · 06-21-2004, 10:00 PM

I wouldn't be half surprised if we see Hillary Clinton vs. Condaleeza Rice in the 2008 Election...

It could happen.

Jon · 06-21-2004, 10:13 PM

I don't see Condaleeza Rice running for President, and certainly not getting the nomination for the Republican Party.

Dutch · 06-21-2004, 10:40 PM

I do.

SunDancer · 06-21-2004, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

I don't see Condaleeza Rice running for President, and certainly not getting the nomination for the Republican Party.

Is Rice American born? Someone mention Edwards, but he could be Kerry's running mate.

MrBug708 · 06-22-2004, 02:00 AM

I planned on gorging my eyes out before one gets sworn in, so I can say "Nope" with a clear conscience.

Sharpieman · 06-22-2004, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Did anyone else see the skit where Ali G asked Newt Gingrich this question?

Yea I saw that, I forgot the exact wording of his question. But hilarious stuff, I'm sad that Ali G isn't on HBO anymore.

TLK · 06-22-2004, 02:09 AM

in all actuality... I would love to see a woman in office....

Aylmar · 06-22-2004, 07:49 AM

I tacked "in your lifetime" onto the end of the question and voted no.

Honolulu Blue · 06-22-2004, 10:09 AM

Woman president? Sure, yeah, why not? If Hillary or Condi don't make it, someone will eventually break through.

The more intriguing question is...

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Originally Posted by LionsFan10

Well, if we're going to ask about women being president, how about taking it one step further and asking the question "how long until a minority is elected president?" That's what I'm really waiting to see, a white woman winning the election would be a shock, but a minority would be even more shocking if you ask me.

IMO, Colin Powell would have had a fair shot at it in '92, '96, or 2000 had he really wanted to run. I think his window of opportunity is just about shut.

My best guess to a minority president is not in the next decade or so, but anytime after 2020 it's possible. And I'm think more likely Latino or Asian than black.

Desnudo · 06-22-2004, 11:32 AM

Since Margaret Thatcher did it, and that lady in Pakistan did it, I'm sure that we'll have one sooner or later. Just keep the nuclear football away from her during "that time of the month." *rimshot*

Ben E Lou · 06-22-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLionKing

in all actuality... I would love to see a woman in office....

So would Colonel Nathan Jessup. He's sick of taking cold showers, so I've heard.

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06-21-2004, 07:11 PM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Not hard to envision Condi or Hillary winning, and therefore not hard to envision it being done eventually. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

06-21-2004, 07:54 PM	#7
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Did anyone else see the skit where Ali G asked Newt Gingrich this question? __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

06-21-2004, 08:10 PM	#8
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Yes in the distant future. No in the not too distant future. Maybe in the 2020's. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

06-21-2004, 08:42 PM	#10
LionsFan10 High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Detroit, MI, U.S.A	Well, if we're going to ask about women being president, how about taking it one step further and asking the question "how long until a minority is elected president?" That's what I'm really waiting to see, a white woman winning the election would be a shock, but a minority would be even more shocking if you ask me. __________________ It's true, it's true.

06-21-2004, 07:10 PM	#2
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I could imagine an election with a female candidate being a record turnout for sure. It might be a while, but if Kerry loses and Hillary runs, she'd have to be considered the Democratic frontrunner for 2008. I mean, a lot of things could happen between now and then, of course, but who else have the Dems got with real name recognition? Howard Dean can raise money, but people think of him as a loser. Edwards is still relatively young, but he'll still have very little political experience in 2008 (esp. considering he is not running for re-election in the senate.) Who else is there?

06-21-2004, 07:18 PM	#5
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I think the chances have to be good that sometime down the road a woman will be president.

06-21-2004, 08:13 PM	#9
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	It will happen after Bush wins re-election. Hillary will get two terms, and then brother Jeb will will two terms. If that happens (counting the two years Bush Sr. was in office as VP), then there will be a Bush or Clinton in office for 11 terms (44 years). ...in this scenario, by the time Jeb comes out of office, Chelsea will be definitely old enough to be President.

06-21-2004, 08:50 PM	#11
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I can see a woman in the White House (as President), but it won't be Hillary.

06-21-2004, 08:52 PM	#12
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	With all the loser guy candidates lately, its only a matter of time. I know i personally don't differentiate between a male in a female as far as their ability to run the country. __________________

06-21-2004, 10:00 PM	#13
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I wouldn't be half surprised if we see Hillary Clinton vs. Condaleeza Rice in the 2008 Election... It could happen.

06-21-2004, 10:13 PM	#14
Jon High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I don't see Condaleeza Rice running for President, and certainly not getting the nomination for the Republican Party.

06-21-2004, 10:40 PM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I do.

06-22-2004, 02:00 AM	#17
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I planned on gorging my eyes out before one gets sworn in, so I can say "Nope" with a clear conscience.

06-22-2004, 02:09 AM	#19
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	in all actuality... I would love to see a woman in office....

06-22-2004, 07:49 AM	#20
Aylmar High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	I tacked "in your lifetime" onto the end of the question and voted no. __________________ "At its best, football is still football, an amalgam of thought and violence, chess with broken bones and shredded ligaments." -- Dave Kindred

06-22-2004, 11:32 AM	#22
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Since Margaret Thatcher did it, and that lady in Pakistan did it, I'm sure that we'll have one sooner or later. Just keep the nuclear football away from her during "that time of the month." rimshot Last edited by Desnudo : 06-22-2004 at 11:33 AM.

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