Explain why, and why you would or would not vote for him...
2006-11-09 15:06:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
well, George Washington was vehemently opposed to the idea of political parties, so I'm guessing he wouldn't run with any party. But I would absolutely vote for him... virtually every aspect of being President comes from Washington's example... the two term limit, appointment of a cabinet. The guy obviously has vision, but it would be interesting to see what his views on things like abortion and stem cell research would be. Another reason I'd vote for him is because he's of the opinion that government should be small and unobtrusive. It's too bad that he won't be running in '08.
2006-11-09 15:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by j 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually no, he wouldn't be the first... that would be James Monroe in 1820. BTW, obama will have opposition... even if you don't agree with the repubs, they will have a candidate, as will all of the 3rd parties... George Washington didn't exactly have opposition, but the very fact that John Adams became VP, after achieving 77 votes, proves there was opposition.
2016-03-28 01:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he would run as an independent both major parties have too much baggage. I'm not sure he could put up with the back stabbing of the press though. They do focus on the irrelevant vs the vision.
2006-11-09 15:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Republican.
He believed in fighting for what you believe in. He also ran against an early Democratic party when he was President.
2006-11-09 15:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by Chopper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was against the whole idea of having parties. He believe people should run for office under their beliefs, not their political party. I agree with that because I can't stand people who vote straight one party. Not all of them are good.
2006-11-09 15:12:22 · answer #5 · answered by Squawkers 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I know he opposed parties, but he did call himself liberal. He was for a lot of things the Democrats wanted. He wanted his people to be free from high taxes and a better economy than they had in England.
2006-11-09 15:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by MrsMike 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He was a Federalist, but the republican party as we know it didn't even come along until about 1850??? He would be running as a democrat as he genuinely cared about people and felt a big responsibility to them.
2006-11-09 15:14:28 · answer #7 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think he would run with the Democrat party. After all, he did want freedom and equal rights.
At least I hope he would be a Democrat!
2006-11-09 15:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by Manx 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Neither. In his farewell speech in 1797, he warned against political parties. I think GW would be unelectable in today's political environment.
2006-11-09 15:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Republican. While not formally a member of a party, his sympathies were clearly with the Federalists, who were predecessors to today's Republicans.
2006-11-09 15:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋