Elections

[cema]

I think many Americans elected BO because he is black. In the past people could have voted for a black man despite his color, and it is progress (and before that would not or could not vote for blacks etc). But when will people ignore the color altogether? That will be something.

Comments

[mme-n-b.livejournal.com]

Very likely, but people regularly vote on the basis of hairstyle. What's important is that this time around this wasn't the main distinguishing characteristic that got a president elected.

[cema.livejournal.com]

people regularly vote on the basis of hairstyle

In presidential elections in the US? I do not think so.

[mme-n-b.livejournal.com]

There were, as I recall, only two bald presidents elected (Ford doesn't count, no one voted for him) out of 44, Van Buren (1836 or so) and Eisenhower. If that doesn't convince you - reread the hype about Palin's wardrobe.

[syarzhuk.livejournal.com]

I still think it's the shorter last name that won him the elections

[cema.livejournal.com]

:-)