Will America's next president be a woman?
(by Raven Smith: Written June, 2006 at my blog)

If Hillary Clinton chooses to run in the 2008 presidential elections,
she would have a better chance at winning than any other democratic
candidate. Hillary Clinton has two unique advantages: she is a woman and
two, she has Bill. You would never think being a woman would be an
advantage for a presidential candidate but America is seeded and ready
for change.
Some experts think that Hillary won't even make it past the primaries
but they're wrong, for quite a few reasons. According to the polling
report in June 2008:
Polls %
John McCain (R) 47%
Hillary Clinton (D) 40%
Unsure 13%



Democrat %
Hillary Clinton 31%
Al Gore 18%
John Kerry 14%
John Edwards 11%
Joe Biden 4%
Mark Warner 3%
Wesley Clark 3%
Evan Bayh 2%
Russ Feingold 2%
Bill Richardson 2%
Chris Dodd 1%
Tom Vilsack 0%
Unsure 10%
Food for thought....Why's
Stronger voter turnout
I'm predicting that the coming elections of 2008 we will see more voters
at the polls than ever before. Today's young American's have faced more
grief, anger, frustration, fear and worry about the future of the whole
world, then their parents ever had too. The turmoil of war, 911, Iran,
Hurricane Katrina, the environmental cause, the Immigrant issue and the
list goes on; has awaken the young American vote. I believe we will see
more young Americans voting and more minorities voting in 2008. This
demographic pull is coming to the 2008 polls and it will be significant.
The stereotypes of woman are still relevant but not set in stone,
anymore.
The younger voters are very open to a woman leading this nation. The
baby boomers are hesitant but open, and the older American's will become
open because Hillaryhas Bill at her side. Each generation has its own
biases but the germinated path of woman's rights has had over forty
years in social change; thus leaning towards the acceptance of woman as
equals and leaders. It's not far from reality that a woman can take her
place as leader of this nation.
Bill Clinton in the background
Bill Clinton is still well respected. He can no longer run for office
but getting Hillary in, is one way to resurrect Bill. Bill Clinton's
background role also puts a sense of ease for those still uncertain in
Hillary's leadership abilities. Bill Clinton is a political security
blanket for those who might object to a woman as president.
International Relationships
The turn of events during Bush administration has created this key
player- American'sincreased concern in International affairs. Women are
known as great mediators and the communicators of patience. Men also
tend to trust women more. A woman's ability to authenticate our nation's
sincerity and trust could strengthen international relationships. If
Hillary becomes president, establishing good relations with foreign
leaders will not be an unfamiliar ground to her. Hillary, as the wife of
a previous president, has met these leaders before.
Al Gore- The Environment
Al Gore is passionately voicing the magnitude of Global warming. We
still have another year and half before the elections but by that time,
I believe environmental concerns will supersede one's loyalty to a
political party. Al Gore once walked by Bill Clinton's side as Vice
President. Al Gores relationship with Bill and Hillary will assure some
Americans, that the White House will make environmental concerns a
priority. Al Gore, Bill and Hillary are all advocates for the
environmental cause but who America trusts, could weigh in favor of
Hillary Clinton. It would be foolish for the green party ticket to even
pick a candidate if Hillary runs because she will take most of those
votes.
Health Care
National health care is something that Hillary and Bill Clinton have a
long reliable history as advocate's for this. In my opinion, it's an
over the rainbow promise because an 8.3 trillion debt nation stands in
reality lane. Yet, come 2008 it will be a selling point for many, even
if it's on borrowed money.
People will choose a leader not based by their political party stance.
You can be a Republican and vote Democratic. You can be a Democrat and
vote Republican. Political party stance will not be as valued as before.
People want to know what matters to the candidate and crossing over
party lines won't be considered a compromise.
Social Change
Today, social change dismisses the once required respect of our
leadership. We're slightly rebellious, as we speak our negative opinions
without any concerns in the value of appropriateness. Very few are
shocked by the condemnation of any president, anymore. Democracy is
freedom of speech, of any nature, but if it entails a voice against our
leadership, it should still be required by its citizens, to be done
respectfully. Times have changed.
Hillary and Bill Clinton have spoken very harshly at the Bush
administration and at times hypocritically, but still to do so, can gain
the rebel vote. It is true that America is divided on the war in Iraq
and our emotions are strong. We don't want another war. The candidate
America chooses will speak those concerns and agree with the majority,
no matter how they say it. Judgment for appropriateness is a dying
social structure in America and some support that.
If Hillary runs she won't get my vote. I do have many friends who are
Democratic. We agree to disagree and yet to passionately respect our
individual uniqueness but for me, she wouldn't be my choice. I have read
from a few notable prophets recently, whom also predict that our next
president will be a woman. I'm sure that will make more news as we draw
closer to the elections.
To conclude, I'm going out on the limb today on my blog and stating- "If
Hillary Clinton runs I predict she will be America's next president."
The land is seeded and ready. See yah, in 2008.

Here is a humorous thought for you. If Hillary wins does that make Bill
the first lady?

Where have you been? LOL!

He's always been the first lady. Except when Monica was on her knees.

Maybe true but I still have not had the desire to see him dressed in a
skirt.

I might even look up his skirt myself. Just want to see if Monica left
any hickies. LOL

them long lasting hickies

lmao. You guys are great. Ghost, I agree with you. I'm sure it will
be Hillary.

Mimi! I hope not.

I think the dems can produce a betteer candidate then her for sure. But
unfortunately. They are of the good ol boy's club much as the Reps. In
other words. Don't Fuck with us damn it. The dems are just as ego
tistical as the reps. Me first. Fuck the ppl. Al they want is power as
do all policical parties. So no real justice there.

i think a clinton against McCAIN would be a good race and as of now i
wouldn't mind either of them. i think they are both good candidates but
i don't think clinto will win.
i really don't think the democrats have a better candidate right now
than hillary

WOMAN POWER!!! and Yes!

Um... excuse me?

NO, I prefer a man with some character, preferably one who can keep his
pants zipped up and his mind on the business of running our country.

Any woman who would put up with his crap is a loser. I know a lot about
the first ladies and she is no lady to start with. NO, no way, no how,
NO. Her education and drive and ambition has always been about POWER,
MONEY, SOCIAL STATUS and not fairness, issues, the people of this
country or any other, OR anything that has to do with being a decent
person. She is an ELITIST. She treated the White House staff like dirt
under her feet and not like people who deserved a tad of respect for the
jobs they were doing with pride, honor and a wish to serve.

JUST because she is a woman does make her a candidate for President of
MY country.

geeze a loo.

CRAP! I left a word out...

JUST because she is a woman DOES NOT make her a candidate.

Hi verbatimeb

Charactor is fine for now. But that's going to be tough for either
canadate to prove at this level.

I'm an Indepenent myself. So no Party to speak of. So I just have to pic
the one with the leaset sckeleitens in the closet. Or the leaast bj to
do.

Chukee for President!!!Lmao!!!

woman fine,but,stamp out hillary.bill,that sh wasnt in charge when he
had it.

Everyone here needs to read what Verbatimeb here has written because's
she is 100% on the money.
My dear....you took the words right out of my mouth.

verbatimeb, I also agree. You nailed it right on the head.

I just re-read it. I guess I take politics a tad seriously? lol. I
think we all should be paying attention. I don't know who to vote for
yet. It is still up in the air for me. I am a registered Democrat as
my Father was but vote Independent or Libertarian, if you will, on
occasion.

Where are the men who STAND OUT? True leaders in their fields? Maybe
they are all enjoying the tennis courts in whatever prison they have
been sent to for insider trading or money laundering. Some of those
guys have a LOT of character albiet not exactly the right kind either...
BUT they do know how to get things done... sort of, in a way, just
kidding. lol.

Have a great day and a very Merry Christmas!

Verb

She doesn't deserve to be President,she's a Marxist.

Newt Gingrich would make a good President,he'd be similar to Reagan.