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New polls on race and gender

Joan Walsh on new polls that say Americans are more ready for a black president than a woman president

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    Not Ready for a Woman President

    Joan,

    The issue should not be whether we want a woman President. The real issue is the election of the best PERSON for the job. Hillary presents a very polarizing persona, not because of her gender, but by her actions (past and present)

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