Gallup's "Readiness to Elect as President" Poll

Results of the Gallup September 21 - 24, 2006 survey that asked, "Generally speaking, do you think Americans are ready to elect a/an [see below] as president, or not?":

Woman
61% Ready
38% Not Ready
1% Unsure

African American or Black
58% Ready
40% Not Ready
2% Unsure

Jew
55% Ready
42% Not Ready
3% Unsure

Hispanic
41% Ready
58% Not Ready
1% Unsure

Asian
33% Ready
64% Not Ready
2% Unsure

Latter-Day Saint or Mormon
29% Ready
66% Not Ready
5% Unsure

Atheist
14% Ready
84% Not Ready
2% Unsure

Gay or Lesbian
7% Ready
91% Not Ready
2% Unsure