i don't think most of the US is ready for anything other than yet another white male president. if a woman were to run, you'd have those saying that females are too 'emotional' to run the country. if a non-white were to run, you'd have those questioning that person's loyalty to this country. that being said, my vote goes to the candidate who's views i agree with. too bad i'm registered as an indie though, so i don't get to vote in the primaries. just as well though, since i've never voted for a dem nor repub.