March 22, 2000
Poll: Woman could become U.S. president
___NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) --Most Americans are not opposed to a woman being president but say a man is better prepared for the role, according to a new survey.
___A majority of Americans (60 percent) said a woman will be president eventually, and 83 percent of those said it will happen in their lifetimes, according to a Roper Starch Worldwide survey.
___But one-third agreed with the statement, "There are general characteristics about women that make them less qualified to serve as president."
___"These results reveal that a woman certainly can become a viable candidate for the highest political offices but must also overcome the traditional stereotypes that have tended to block women's advancement in government and business," said Holly Heline, vice president of Roper Starch.
___Fifty-one percent said a man would be better at leading the nation in a crisis, and 31 percent said a man would be better at making difficult decisions.
___Trustworthiness and honesty were seen by respondents as more likely in a female.
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