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Originally Posted by Jaiden
What on earth are you basing that on? What makes you think the answer is unequivocally no? Nothing about British social attitudes suggest to me that it would be impossible for a British Asian to become PM. Certainly such a candidate would face some racism, as Obama has and does, but nothing so absolutely prohibitive as you suggest. I assume you chose Pakistani because you believe there is a particular problem with racism towards people from that area of the world? That's true in a few specific communities in this country but it isn't a widespread or endemic problem. I just don't understand where you're coming from.
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Is there any evidence, anywhere in Europe, that an ethnic minority man or woman has ever made a legitimate run at President, Prime Minister, or equivalent office? No ethnic minority in Western Europe has ever campaigned for a realistic shot at office. Obama will get at least 45% of the vote come November. No European minority could ever hope for such office because Europe is a dominantly homogenius society.
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Oh, and if Europe could never vote for a minority, just why is Obama so much more popular than McCain? 65% of the French people would vote for a man of African origin rather than a white man if they could. How does that fit with your claim?
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The difference is, though, that they would be voting in an American election (hypothetically). Obama is America's candidate. He would be laughed out of the elections if he tried to run in France.