Who do you see leading us in 2008? Because of the upcoming political conventions, there is more and more debate lately about ideal qualifications of presidential candidates. What is their education, age, religion, race, or distinctions? Do you have preferences?
The question was raised … If your party nominated a generally well-qualified person for president who happened to be …, would you vote for that person?
| Yes, would | No, would not |
| % | % |
Catholic | 95 | 4 |
Black | 94 | 5 |
Jewish | 92 | 7 |
A woman | 88 | 11 |
Hispanic | 87 | 12 |
Mormon | 72 | 24 |
Married for the third time | 67 | 30 |
72 years of age | 57 | 42 |
A homosexual | 55 | 43 |
An atheist | 45 | 53 |
Willingness to Vote for Non-Traditional Presidential Candidates | |||
| Liberal | Moderate | Conservative |
| % | % | % |
Catholic | 97 | 95 | 94 |
Black | 95 | 94 | 92 |
Jewish | 93 | 91 | 91 |
A woman | 96 | 89 | 82 |
Hispanic | 92 | 87 | 84 |
Mormon | 75 | 77 | 66 |
Married three times | 74 | 71 | 60 |
72 years of age | 59 | 52 | 63 |
A homosexual | 81 | 57 | 36 |
An atheist | 67 | 48 | 29 |
Interestingly, the survey results were based on telephone interviews with random participants from a national sample of 1,006 adults. All were 18 years or older, when the survey was conducted - from Feb. 9-11.
Does it surprise you that the poll shows strongest support for black, women, Catholic candidates, according to the February 27 GallupPoll.com? Looks like a race with terrific results waiting in the wings.
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