Will there be a gay president in your lifetime?

“It’s a nice dream. I would feel accepted. But it won’t come true. The country will never be ready for it in my lifetime. That doesn’t mean I’m not hopeful.”

“We have so few rights now, it’s hard to imagine it could happen before I’m 100. It will take that long for the country to be truly open to equal opportunity and diversity.”

“No, too many right-wing bigots are gaining power. They’ll prevent that possibility. If anything, we’re moving in the direction of having a dictator. And he won’t be gay. At least not openly gay.”

“I really don’t think so. Gays can’t even get married, let alone be president. Frankly, I’m shocked that we have a black president. I think he’ll be the first and last. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”