Should the Obama Administration "Look like America"?

[Perky]

[ecstatic]

1. If two candidates are equally qualified, I wouldn't mind

giving the edge to the person who provides more diversity... :shrug: America is comprised of more than just white males.

[Perky]

5. Oh good grief.

what about the content of one's character being more important then the color of one's skin? It should not matter. NOW of ALL TIMES....IT SHOULD NOT MATTER.

[ecstatic]

8. Well I'm just saying... if all things are equal (character, etc.)... the question is whether

to go with the white guy OR the woman or racial minority.... Am I missing something?

[Perky]

10. We just elected an African American President

IT SHOULD BOT MATTER ANY MORE!!!!!

[cliffordu]

2. Best and Brightest.

Fortunately they come in all colors and flavors and sexes and flavors of sexes....


Wait a minute....

[Lisa0825]

3. It doesn't have to be proportional,

but I would assume that the best and brightest will include a mix of races/nationalities.

[Left Is Write]

6. That's my assumption. I can't remember which media figure said it -

but they were paraphrasing Obama as saying that his cabinet would be "naturally diverse."

[The Wielding Truth]

4. He could switch them out later. First he has to get working.

[ROh70]

7. Yes, but that shouldn't be the only criteria.

The Bush administration looked like America. That was token diversity.

[Lisa0825]

12. BINGO! Exactly! Bush chose people representing various races/ethnicities,

but it meant nothing about how policy actually affects people form all walks of life.... it was all about appearances and attracting votes by putting tokens on display.

Very good point!

[frogmarch]

9. Best and brightest, of course. nt

[Imalittleteapot]

11. It's 1/4 there. nt

[Jed Dilligan]

13. Well, seeing as how minorities and women work harder

to get to the same place, I think that in the "all-else-being-equal" scenario they are likely to be the better choice.

[stray cat]

14. Do we really need a Joe the Plumber or Sarah the cheerleader in the administration?

Its time for excellence for a change and administration with whomever the best qualified will be. Palin was a diversity choice over competence and I didn't like it when McCain did it.

[Perky]

15. kick

[Essene]

16. It should look like the FUTURE of america... bright, smart, open and pragmatic

It shouldnt be a traditional group of elders mixed with a few future party up'n'comers.

His cabinet must be EXTREMELY competent.

He needs to send a message that's less ideological and more about pragmatism, in a way that reflects the future of america.

Younger people. Diverse. Outspoken. Extremely bright. Bi-partisan.