I seem to be having a lot of trouble with my return key these days.

Actually, I think a person--OK--a man of color could be elected fairly easily in the US, especially if it was Colin Powell for the Republicans.

I think it just depends upon the person, and whether they are conservative.

Conservative whites, even the racist ones, would go for Powell over a Clinton, IMO, even though there isn't much difference between the two ideologically.

Think Margaret Thatcher and Golda Meir.

Non-traditional "change" candidates can be elected, but only if they are conservatives, IMO.