Tell Us! Is America ready for a black president?

I don't care what color he  is!!! America is ready for a change whether it is purple, pink, or green.....

It looks like America is ready since we voted him in. Now we will see what impact he will have and deliver as promised.

Lawrence,

USA may not be ready...but, it's too late to change and we will soon learn!

A daunting task for anyone.

I don't just a president, or a person, by the color of their skin.  I judge a person by the color of their soul, as should everyone.

He is not a "black" president, he is mine, he is our president and he will lead this nation into a phase of change like its been waiting for a century.

The challenges for our new President and for our country are substantial. The President will need all of our help to solve the problems we face. I, for one, am ready to do whatever it takes!

The colour of his skin has no bearing whatsoever on his capabilities as our president! His character and drive are what will determine his success or failure as a human being and an American. No matter who ended up in that seat, it's going to be a tough row to hoe.

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all."

This is a very proud moment for all Americans because those words ring more true than ever before! 

.......one Nation under God, indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for all!

I also have a new respect for those who didn't vote for our President but will stand behind him--it's a Brave New World.  God Bless America and God bless the President.

To answer your question:  You betcha! 

Lawrence,

It seems that last night proved that we are!

The challenges for the President are the same whether he is black, white, or orange.  God Bless him and our country.

Yes we are. Same way we were ready for every other president. I'm quite happy that we have a process that lets us decide who we feel will best represent this great nation... now, hopefully we can throw away considerations that seemed to be automatic disqualifiers in the past- such as race, gender, age or religious affiliation. We had candidates that didn't fit the normal bill this go 'round... and I think that says a lot about us.

I know why he was considered black during the campaign. But why is he considered black now? After all he had a white mother. He was raised in a white household. So couldn't he just as easily be considered white?

Hi Lawrence,

When I look at you I see a professional. I learned long ago not to judge someone by their skin color. Thank you for the thread.

I was relieved to see that we do indeed seem ready for a black president.  I was pleased to see it but depending on where you are in the country - responses may vary.  I know what I'm ready for - someone to lead us.  Obama is someone that I find inspiring and we are in desparate need of a little leadership, hope, and inspiration.

Of course.  And America was ready for a Roman Catholic when the electorate picked John Kennedy.  Now I'd like to see a Jew and a woman run...or a Jewish woman for that matter. 

I've been sick and tired of these stupid race/religion issues since the 5th grade.  That's when I figured out on my own that it was idiocy.