An Interesting Conundrum: Which Ceiling to Break

The presence of an African American and a woman as equally viable Democratic candidates each of whom represent groups, which, have been shackled and confined to roles as minorities in the political life of the nation since the inception of the Republic raises a conundrum.

The election of either candidate to the Office of the President would in effect overcome a barrier. the conundrum for Democrats iles in the decision as to which barrier should be broken first?