You think so, GG? Interesting theory. I always figured they had their plans firmly set on Hillary...but perhaps they've shifted gears for some reason.

Well, I won't venture any predictions.

Either way, it would be interesting to see the psychological shift that could be accomplished in the USA by actually electing a Black president or a female president. It wouldn't change the real sources of power behind the "throne" any, but it would still be an interesting shift in people's expectations regardless.

Canada and Great Britain have both had female prime ministers by now...although, in Canada's case, it was just a brief hiccup...not of much significance, I'm afraid. Kim Campbell wasn't elected. She took over from the previous Liberal Prime Minister while the Liberals were the government. I think the chances of a female prime minister being elected in Canada are still very, very slim.