poll shows americans more likely to vote for a black presidential candidate than a female one

and they don't care much for mormons, gays or old people either.

i find it interesting that an atheist ranks lower than a homosexual. separation of church and state...? i guess not.

link

A Feb. 9-11, 2007, poll asked Americans whether they would vote for "a generally well-qualified" presidential candidate nominated by their party with each of the following characteristics: Jewish, Catholic, Mormon, an atheist, a woman, black, Hispanic, homosexual, 72 years of age, and someone married for the third time.

the results were as follows:




(click on the poll results for a bigger, more readable image)