"Commander in Chief," a new show that premieres at 9 p.m. on ABC, stars Geena Davis as the vice president of the United States who takes office when the president dies. Considering television's impact on popular culture - and with women in real life being bandied about as viable presidential candidates, such as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice - The State News asks: Is the world ready for a female president?
"I think it could happen, but people would make a big deal out of it, for good or bad. Probably more for bad." Amber Gooden
LCC photography freshman
"Sounds like a good idea. As we move towards a more progressive era, it seems women are taking on a more dominant role in politics. I have no problem with it."
finance sophomore
"Not quite yet. It's too male-oriented right now. There's too much male power, no room for women right now. Maybe in 10 years."
business owner from Monroe
"I think so, we need some fashion these days. Some honesty, loyalty. And I'm getting tired of looking at a man. We need to look at a beautiful woman."
25, employee at Dick's Sporting Goods
"It's about time. To begin with, women have a lot of equality. Women here have more freedom than many other places. I'm surprised it hasn't happened here yet."
retailing graduate student
