2006-12-14 06:53:22 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
War heroes don't garner as much political clout as they once did. Furthermore, outsideo f George Washington, former generals do not have a solid track record as president, while those who served at lower commissions provided a more solid foundation for the office.
The war hero angle only truly works when there is no doubt to the person's record. There have been war veterans who have tried to exploit that idea on both sides, but closer investigations showed what they really did during the conflict. Hell, even being an admitted draft dodger didn't hurt someone's chances of running the military that he refused to serve in.
To use the war hero concept, the person should actually have been involved in combat in one form or another, not somewhere in the deep background that raises too many questions. Also, the war hero in question should also display a solid political career and presence that furthers his chances for the presidency.
McCain (who may run) and Colin Powell (who won't run) are two very solid examples for strong war hero presidential candidates.
2006-12-14 07:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military service, especially courage in the line of duty, is always a great crowd pleaser. But that alone is not sufficient to be VP or Pres. Being a "war hero" literally means you have to be pretty close to getting killed. But that does not necessary mean it would benefit a president, who needs political acumen and courage. So yes, it's the frosting on the cake. If John Smith and John Doe are running and they are identical, and Smith was a "war hero," then I would probably go for Smith. But Presidential elections never have identifical candidates, so in the end of the day, it's the issues that really matter
2006-12-14 07:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the hero and what exactly made him a "hero". Look at Charlie Rangel and John Kerry. They're technically war "heroes" but do you think they'd do jack or poo as President? I don't think so.
Then there is John McCain. A bonafide war hero. Do you think he would make a good president? I don't know. Could go either way on that one.
It all depends on the person.
2006-12-14 06:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by T 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:26:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define your "military hero" . . .
John Kerry? Hah! We saw how well that worked in 2004.
2006-12-14 07:03:09 · answer #5 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Like "photo-op Kerry"?
2006-12-14 07:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
As long as he is not another General Dwight D Eisenhower.
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2006-12-14 06:58:22 · answer #7 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋