Do you think the U.S. voting population would support an African American for president?
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No. They’d probably elect Hillary Clinton before Barack Obama. |
Dora Benders
Teacher
South Boston
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I think it’s possible. It would be hard to accomplish, but I’d like to see that. |
Amadou
Business Owner
Roxbury
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Yes. It’s 2007. Equality is more prevalent now. |
Troy Hawkins
Entrepreneur
Roxbury
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In my heart, I want to believe it’s possible. But I believe that people in Iowa, Montana and the center of Ohio would go to hell in a gasoline jacket before they would vote for a black man. |
Horace Small
Organizer
Jamaica Plain
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I think we will. It’s about time. But what that person has to compromise in order to win – I’m a little concerned. |
Maanav Thakore
Organizer
Jamaica Plain
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Yes. Deval Patrick is governor of Massachusetts. Obama is uniquely qualified to become president. |
Gee
Mechanic
Roxbury
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