Is it likely that the U.S. will have a female president in the near future? In your lifetime? Why?
It's possible. I'm not sure how likely though, it all depends on Hillary, I think if she doesn't do it next year, then it could be a long time before another female candidate with anything like the backing or appeal required comes along. I don't mind Hillary, I think she'd probably do a pretty good job, but I do think she's got a slightly more authoritarian streak than Bill, which makes me slightly nervous about her. I do wonder, however if the Neo-Con and Republican hatred of the Clinton's will push the grass roots support out against her and the divided Democrat camp might not have the same success at mobilising voters and thus lose out. I personally still back Obama, and polls seem to show he has more crossover appeal than Hillary with Republicans and Independents.