Mitchell Levy has the privilege and pleasure of talking to thousands of business executives annually who share their views and predictions on coming events. This year we bring you a snapshot of opinions on the US Presidential elections in 2008 by asking a direct question on how history could be made. We trust that this effort will impress upon you, the beauty and the vitality of free democratic voice, will and spirit.

Is the US ready for a female or African American President? The primary election of 2008 presents the country with the unique opportunity to elect either a female or an African American to the highest office in the land. The notion of a major party having two of their leading candidates being female or African American really leaves open the possibility. Is the country ready? This book collects the thoughts of many of today·s thought leaders when they answer that question. The responses are thought provoking. This question is no longer a philosophical one.

The following question was asked: Is the US Ready for a Female or African-American President? The results are interesting. We've clumped the data into three categories and have presented the quotes in these chunks:

• 1. Yes
• 2. Yes, but ...
• 3. No

We hope you enjoy reading these quotes as much as we did and they help you get a feeling for the executive view on this key question regarding the evolution of America.