Media include novels and short stories, comics, plays, films, and television shows.
A substantial number of fictional works explore the possibility of an individual from an historically politically under-represented group, such as women or African-Americans, becoming president.
[5] The idea of a female president of the United States has been explored by various writers in novels (including science fiction), movies and television, as well as other media.
[7][8][9] Actor Dennis Haysbert who played a black president on the hit show 24, said the portrayal “may have opened the eyes, the minds and the hearts of people because the character was so well liked.
"[10] The show also raised the issue of whether television series "like political trial ballons, can ready the populace for change.