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Is it likely that the U.S. will have a female president in the near future? In your lifetime? Why?

Yes, but I for one would hope it is not Hillary Clinton.  That, of course, is a well-known fact, so I'll focus on the questions at hand.

Some have suggested that the American people are fine with the idea of a female president until one actually seeks a nomination. That might be true. It's also true, however, that Hillary is the first female candidate with a real shot at the nod. I think that what we're seeing is unprecedented, and because this is such a unique time in American history, anything is truly possible. Some people will always carry their prejudices close to hearts, whether it's with regard to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, or Mitt Romney, and that is a shame. But I don't think any of those three candidates are likely to be stopped from gaining their respective nominations or the office because of bias alone. I may be looking through rose colored glasses, but I certainly hope not. Only time will tell, but I would like to think we as a country have progressed beyond the point of this issue.

And if not, well, I'm sure America will be ready by the time I launch my own campaign. (Only 18 years away from eligibility!)