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John McCain: Seventy-two percent of those surveyed said voters are ready to elect a qualified black candidate; 71 percent said…

On the recordMarch 31, 2008
Seventy-two percent of those surveyed said voters are ready to elect a qualified black candidate; 71 percent said Americans are ready to vote for a woman. But just 61 percent said the country is ready to vote for a candidate older than 70.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing public opinion on electing candidates of different demographics, particularly regarding age.

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