Are race and gender a factor in the Democratic nomination?

This is a yes and no question. Some women will vote for Hillary based solely on gender, just as some blacks will vote for Obama due to race.

Conversely some males will vote against Clinton based solely on her gender, etc, etc.

For myself, race, gender and party affiliation will not and does not factor into my political decisions. I am a white male republican, but I did vote for Clinton in her first bid for Senate.

In yesterdays primary I voted for McCain, and will likely support the republican nominee in the general election. I am basing my decision on the issues. The primary issue that I am concerned with is our nation's security. If we are not secure then all of the other issues that will be debated simply will not matter.

A house can only be maintained if it is in fact secured. Once it is secured then and only then can we truly care for it.

I think that they should be irrelevent- but aren't. Did anyone notice how little attention that other guy is getting? Gosh I can't even remember his name. Something with an R?

If race and gender were so irrelevant then why is that guy, and the republicans getting so little press compared to Obama and Clinton? All I see on TV is obama clinton. I had no idea who the 3rd democrat, or any republicans were until super Tuesday news.

I wish it were irrelevant- but its not. Not many people are voting just because Hilary is a female, or just because Obama is black, but when a woman looks at both candiates, and both canidates are saying things that she agrees with, and she would be happy with either one- she will probably go with Clinton. Just as if a minority likes both canidates, and can't decide which one they prefer by their ideas and plans (because they like both ideas, and are happy with both ideas) they are more likely to go with Obama.

The overly-liberal are dribbling on their eco-tees at the thought of a regurgitated Clinton or radlical Islamist Obama taking the reigns.

For the record, race and sex shouldn't matter and DON'T matter to those with half a brain.

I would have happily supported Condoleezza Rice for President had she taken the opportunity to run.

A black female President...now there's a thought we could all get behind.

Race and gender make no difference to me,the issues are at the top of my list,Hilary and Obama's views are not the same as my own amongst other issues, i believe a president should be experienced,100% truthful and not make things up as they go.

yes, both are a factor. Esp. race. Nothing against any candidate but when one certain candidate continues to get 80 percent of a race's vote constantly, it can't be just because they have a good campaign.

No, it is a matter of dumb and dumber, no experience and and really no experience. Hillary claims experience, she does NOT have and Obama is a Jr Senator. She is 61 and he is about 38. Put them both together, and there is still NOT even experience and knowledge to be President.

I think race is a huge factor. Many of the upcoming primaries and caucuses are expected to go to Obama, and people keep saying it's the African American vote. I think it's really sad that wins are projected for him just because of the large African American population.

I don't think gender is a factor.

I do think race is a factor. Just one of the many reasons Obama can't win is the fact that he is a racist.

Unfortunately, I think it does, at least for some of the people I've talked to... for our sake, let's just hope they really like black people!! lol just kidding

Barack the boat!! :)

A lot less than religon is in the Republican nomination.