What are the odds that a middle class man could be voted president of the US and what does that say about us?

Question

It's a question.

Answer 1

Excellent question. I'd say there's little or no chance of it. The rich fat cats have taken over the politics of this country and that's why they continue to encourage conspicuous consumption of oil, huge gas-guzzling vehicles, clear-cutting of forests, and other wastes of resources. They've acknowledged that some of these things are problems, but they still refuse to do anything because it might hurt their enormous profits. Never mind that big profits would still be made on alternative fuels or zero-emission vehicles; they want the oil companies to remain dominant because that's where they're money comes from and they refuse to change because it's easier not to.

Answer 2

If you mean elected while still in the middle class, I thinks it's highly unlikely.

I don't think that means money rules politics. I just think that the kind of person with the charisma, leadership, and drive needed to win a national election would be too talented to stay in the middle classes for very long. They would find success in some avenue long before running for President.

Answer 3

The only way to get into office is if the political machine of the times puts you there. The odds of a middle class citizen getting there are between slim and none. He would be too unpredictable. As for what it says about our country? Well, I'm sure you realize this is no longer "home of the free". More like "home of believing your free". If you wish to. At least we still have the freedom to believe if we are truly free or not.

Answer 4

The chances are better than you think. I mean you might not go from your day job to the White House in one giant step but if you started out being appointed to a lower government position then develop a reputation then get elected to some public office then develop a good reputation then get elected to a higher office then maintain your reputation eventually you could work your way up the ladder of political success. As far as raising campaign money? That's what the Republican and Democratic Parties do. If they thought that you had a good chance at being elected they would support the financial end of it.

Answer 5

Clinton was middle class, he earned his money as a lawyer, as did Edwards and Kerry. Gerald Ford didn't even want to be President, at first, he was pretty much upper middle class. In today's political climate there isn't a chance due to the amount of cash it takes, but if a candidate were to try, he or she would have to be a media darling will lots of coverage to even get a nomination.

Answer 6

No chance it would happen. It would be looked at as he would not be able to control big money because of no experience. He as well would not have the support needed to get the 60 million plus needed in support just to run the adds and make the trips to give the speeches.

Not a chance.

Answer 7

for a good candidate,it is possible.Take the democrat candidate Edwards for example;brought up in a lower middle class family,went to law school.excelled in private practice before entering politics.He brings values and an understanding of the middle class back to the democrat party.he is young,energetic and puts forward a positive vision for America.

Answer 8

Low odds. I think Gerald Ford was middle class as was Bill Clinton so it can be done.

Answer 9

Harry Truman and Bill Clinton are the closest to what you pose.

Neither were rich before the presidency, and both were excellent presidents.

Answer 10

No chance, It takes money to run and middle class money won't cut it. It tells us thatcapitalism is alive and well in America. Enjoy.