Americans Open to New Kind of Candidates -- Political Wire

Americans Open to New Kind of Candidates

"In new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, eight in 10 Americans would be 'comfortable' or 'enthusiastic' about an African-American or woman running for president. That apparent openness -- reflected across race, region and age groups -- is encouraging news for leading 2008 Democrats Clinton and Obama."

"Though just 19% would have 'some reservations' or be 'very uncomfortable' about a Jewish candidate, 53% would about a Mormon seeking the White House. Misgivings are higher among conservatives and evangelicals, underscoring need for Massachusetts Gov. Romney to address the issue the way JFK defused concerns about Catholicism in 1960."

Bad news for Condoleeza Rice: "More Americans express doubts about a candidate who served in Bushís cabinet (59%) than one who is gay or lesbian (53%)."

December 15, 2006 | Related News

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Taegan D. Goddard is the creator of Political Wire, a political column updated around the clock with the most interesting news, buzz and commentary.

Goddard is also co-author of You Won - Now What? (Scribner, 1998), a political management book hailed by prominent journalists and politicians from both parties. In addition, Goddard's essays on politics and public policy have appeared in dozens of newspapers across the country, including the Washington Post, USA Today, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer and Christian Science Monitor.

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