I believe our forefathers meant for all US citizens to have the right to run for public office. But only the very rich can afford to campaign seriously for the office of President because it is so expensive to run ads of all kinds and be on TV.
But I would like to run for President. How can I do that if I don't have lots of money? I think its time that the Nation had someone to be the voice for the People of America instead of Big business.
2006-11-23 01:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Presidency is reserved for rich white males who are members of the power elite and who have sold their soul to the devil or in many cases, big oil or big business, not that there's much of a difference. Yes, it was originally designed so that anyone could run and every election there are countless numbers of candidates running for President. Unfortunately, its only the Repubs, Dems, and maybe one or two others who get recognized as serious contenders. Its become a game for the rich - not the common, ordinary person. If you plan on running, you need to make sure you're rich - that will be the first step. Then, take it from there.
2006-11-23 04:03:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one you don't even have the guts to even show your face on answers and everyone knows that first impressions are the most important! I see in the future very bad things happening to this country because of greed and oppression of freedom but not in the way many people think! I love my children but sometimes wish I had never brought them into the world of pride and greed! I see people who are so scared of being exposed as being ignorant that they will do just about anything to cover it up! Are you one of them or are you humble? Oh by the way I agree with you on big business but your fighting something more powerful than man!
2006-11-23 09:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow oh boy oh boy what a platform. You think you are the first person to ever think this?
Our forefathers didn't know about the power of television. I think it costs around $30 million to run for President not including advertising.
2006-11-23 09:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can run for President (if they meet the criteria in the Constitution). The real key is to market yourself to the American people. Good luck with that!
2006-11-23 09:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Chicken Jones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to be rich, just have people backing you that have money! Being well spoken and charamatic helps as well.
2006-11-23 09:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by F T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most are paid Lawyers and money talks so I think you got 1% chance of the white house
2006-11-23 14:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by blue_eyed_southernman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they can't because a regualr person does not have enough money, and you are right that is not how it was meant to be but such is life in the USA
2006-11-23 10:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for 1 you have to be extremely rich, and if your not well known no one will vote for you
2006-11-23 09:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT'S WHY WE DON'T TRUST ANY POLITICIAN NOW A DAYS. !!!
2006-11-23 09:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋