2008 Woodie Awards
Time For A Change?
The likelihood of a female president for the U.S. in 2008.
Brian LeMay
Issue date: 4/21/06 Section: Life & Times
In order to run in the United States of America's presidential election, a candidate must be at least thirty-five years old, have lived in the United States for at least fourteen years, and be a natural-born citizen.
Of the forty-three presidents in United States history, the list has never included a woman. But the chances of a woman president are more likely than ever because many people are supporting the possibility.
"Of course! I'm certainly not opposed to it," said Arlington, Texas native Joyce Olsen, 65, when asked her opinion regarding the possibility of a female president.
"I don't see why anybody can't be president," added 18-year-old Rollins freshman Shareef Doumet, a resident of Clearwater, Florida who holds a United States green card but cannot vote.
While women such as Elizabeth Dole have been candidates for president, never before has one been received the lone nomination from a major political party. But with the recent emergence of influential female leaders in American politics such as Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, the possibility of a woman president is becoming a reality.
In fact, according to a recent report from MSNBC, Clinton has a very good chance at securing the Democratic nomination for the election in 2008. Although neither potential candidate has announced intentions to run for president, many people support their proven leadership qualities.
According to 18-year-old Rollins freshman Ashley Ackerman of Cincinatti, Ohio, women possess the same leadership qualities as men. Therefore, she strongly believes that a woman could lead the country. "I would definitely vote for a woman president," she said. "Women are just as capable as men."
"She's got to be a good leader, honest and make tough decisions," added Doumet.
Megan Davis, 19, a Rollins sophomore from England, also believes that a woman candidate must be honest and should have a proven background of leadership abilities. While she admits to not having enough information to support one specific candidate, Davis applauds the fact that women's rights are becoming more equal in the United States.
Of the forty-three presidents in United States history, the list has never included a woman. But the chances of a woman president are more likely than ever because many people are supporting the possibility.
"Of course! I'm certainly not opposed to it," said Arlington, Texas native Joyce Olsen, 65, when asked her opinion regarding the possibility of a female president.
"I don't see why anybody can't be president," added 18-year-old Rollins freshman Shareef Doumet, a resident of Clearwater, Florida who holds a United States green card but cannot vote.
While women such as Elizabeth Dole have been candidates for president, never before has one been received the lone nomination from a major political party. But with the recent emergence of influential female leaders in American politics such as Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, the possibility of a woman president is becoming a reality.
In fact, according to a recent report from MSNBC, Clinton has a very good chance at securing the Democratic nomination for the election in 2008. Although neither potential candidate has announced intentions to run for president, many people support their proven leadership qualities.
According to 18-year-old Rollins freshman Ashley Ackerman of Cincinatti, Ohio, women possess the same leadership qualities as men. Therefore, she strongly believes that a woman could lead the country. "I would definitely vote for a woman president," she said. "Women are just as capable as men."
"She's got to be a good leader, honest and make tough decisions," added Doumet.
Megan Davis, 19, a Rollins sophomore from England, also believes that a woman candidate must be honest and should have a proven background of leadership abilities. While she admits to not having enough information to support one specific candidate, Davis applauds the fact that women's rights are becoming more equal in the United States.
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