Vote As I Say, Not As I Vote

Quotes of the day:
“We seem to be at our most creative figuring out ways of destroying each other.”
--Clint Eastwood, in today’s "Parade" magazine. His two films, based on the battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese and American perspectives, come out this week.

“The fact of being reported multiplies the apparent extent of any deplorable development by five- to tenfold.”
--Barbara Tuchman, from "A Distant Mirror"

“I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.”
--Susan B. Anthony

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
--Eleanor Roosevelt

Three weeks ago, Gallup asked 1,010 adults: “Generally speaking, do you think Americans are ready to elect a woman president?” 61% said “yes.” In 2003, the same question drew a 67% “yes” response.

The Gallup poll also asked: “Would you vote for a woman candidate for President?” In 2003, 87% said “yes.”

Question of the day:
If 87% of us say we would be willing to vote for a woman candidate for president, why do only 67% (or 61%) of us think America is ready for a woman president?