America is not ready for either candidate. neither have the experience needed to run our great country. Just because they can "put on a good show" doesn't mean they are ready to take on the real life situations as our nations leader. Remember, Bush is leaving a huge mess to clean up after and for either of them to try and step in and clean it up is just not going to happen.

Also let's not forget what our country was built on. God, country and family. Doe either of them plan to protect this or are they going to let liberals and non-christian believers dictate our beliefs and way of thinking? We need a president who will remain strong in patriotism and keep our beliefs and traditions going. Don't be fooled by the "act" that both Hillary and Barack are putting on.

How can America be ready for a black or woman president when just 7 years ago citizens were physically and verbally abusing muslims and indians in this country blaming them for the 9/11 attacks?

Get real. America isn't ready to be responsible or mature in any way shape or form.

This line of questioning is what divides us. And when that happens, others can attack us.

What has race or gender got to do with it. We see what each person's gender or/and race is. Why are you stating the obvious?

Your job is to inform us on each candidate's record.

Any one see the exit polls? Hillary on experience 83% Edwards 9% Barak Husein Obama 7%.

You people really want a person totally lack of experience running this country in one of it's lowest points due to Bush and company.

"77 percent believed the country was ready for a black president and 74 percent ready for a woman", meaning 25% do _not_ believe the time has come, at least for this black man or white woman. Too high a number for either to surmount in November? I think so.

America is ready for a black man or a white woman if America is ready for a Democrat.

If you interviewed people on national tv asking them if they mind a black President,well of course most white people are going to lied , and said they dont mind Its NOT politically correct !
Its all about race !! Look at South Carolina over 80% of black people voted for obama ,now it that is not an indication that race is a big issue in this election nothing will

I think people, men in general, will have an easier time voting for a black canidate than a women even if they knew the woman would make a better canidate. It's an ego thing for some men.

HILLARY OR OBAMA WILL HURT THIS COUNTRY BIG TIME
ROMNEY WILL WIN AND DO A GREAT JOB!!
HOWEVER I DO LIKE HUCK AND THE FAIR TAX
AMERICA WILL RISE AND SHINE UNDER THE FAIR TAX!!!!

I have heard that Barack will win SC because he is black.

And yes, Jesse Jackson did win SC.

But Al Sharpton did not. Nor will Alan Keyes.

Everyone but Edwards got diverse demographic support during this primary.

Lets keep that in mind. This is not about race, nor gender.

Now, we as a nation, can get back to the issues and take each candidate as an individual.

America '08

Among the other part of the world, America is a nation dominated by whites. But its not true. As I see whites are going to be minorities in the very near future. You need to save this country from Blacks and others. It is very much important that this country is represented by a White and the dignity and pride of this country should be upheld as the other part of the world looks at.

I am for Hillary Clinton, it is not for the race factor, but its for maintaining the sanctity of this nation.

God Bless America.

Doesn't anyone else think it is outrageous that we are asking an anachronistic question such as this?

America is more ready for a woman President than a black President.

However, America has no stomach for Hillary Clinton. Not based on what she showed us this past week. She's not about change, and that's what Americans want in Washington.

And that leaves the White House door opened for John McCain.

No AMERICA is NOT ready for a black president! America is ready FOR OBAMA. He is not black nor is he white. He is not a democrat he is not a republican he is an independent with traits from both parties. Obama is not a terrorist nor is he a muslim he is THE BEST MAN IN WORLD TO FIX NOT ONLY AMERICA BUT THE WORLD!

I was undecided in the presidential election until the spin started by the Clintons. Spin is a nice way to say decieve. Personally I would rather vote for a candidate who tells the truth, not one who puts their own spin on the truth in an effort to distort the facts to discredit their opponent. Spin was used to avoid admitting sexual contact once upon a time in effect decieving the american public. I can't believe after that distortion of the truth so many are willing to believe anything that person has to say about anyone. Now the spouse of that person has resorted to the same tactics in an attempt to obtain the presidency, surely anyone with half a brain can see if spin is being used at this point, there will be spin used if the presidency is won. So I ask is the public that gullible or did I miss something.

Going beyond race: At no time during this Primary in South Carolina have I heard that the Democratic Race being held there was about America. It has become a Black vs White, Woman vs Man. Thats a shame.

I don't think this is really news. Where's a real story about Mukasey's not thinking we need a special prosecutor looking into the CIA tapes? THAT would be news, CNN.

Enough of the marginal politics.

Obama is a candidate OF THE PEOPLE. He transcends race and party lines. He got a majority of votes in Iowa so stop with the baiting. Obama is also both White and Black, or have you not heard? So stop trying to paint Obama as the "black candidate"….he is the PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE. He is America's candidate.

And with bipartisan support, HE WILL GET THINGS DONE in Washington. I don't want to elect a President, like Hillary, who will send 4 years fighting with Republicans. Gridlock will not help Americans. But Obama will. He hears us, understands us and most of all, we can trust he will keep it honest and real. Obama '08