ofcourse it's an issue! so many people will not vote for them because they are black or female that it's disguesting, but just as disgusting is the number of people who will vote for them for no other reason. my biggest fear right now is that "swing voters" are going to vote democratic this year just because they think it will be "neat" to have a female or black president, i say to them hold out for condoleeza rice, and except nothing less. if condoleezza were to run garanteed she wouldn't cry.