From a new Gallup poll, the question, “Generally speaking, do you think Americans are ready to elect a [BLANK] as president, or not?
| Yes, ready | No, not ready | No opinion | |
| Woman | 61 | 38 | 1 |
| African American | 58 | 40 | 2 |
| Jew | 55 | 42 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 58 | 1 |
| Asian | 33 | 64 | 2 |
| Mormon | 29 | 66 | 5 |
| Atheist | 14 | 84 | 2 |
| Gay or lesbian | 7 | 91 | 2 |
The answers may involve people describing their own prejudices, prejudices they ascribe to others, or something else.