2007-01-09 04:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Even though I am nominating this man because I agree with nearly all his beliefs and positions, I think Sam Brownback, (R, KS) is one of the most, if not the most honest politicians of this time, and is not afraid to speak his mind on all of the most important issues.
Another politician who has more integrity than most is Christopher Shays (R, CT).
Check out their voting records on all of the most crucial modern issues in our country for yourself below.
2007-01-09 10:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by STILL standing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I recall, Bill Bradley, one-time presidential nominee, dropped out of politics altogether because he found it impossible not to compromise himself. Maybe the last honest politician.
As for today's politicians, our mayor in NYC Mike Bloomberg, is so rich.....:), he doesn't have to politic, lie to, or for, anybody. And he's a great mayor without an ego. What a breath of fresh air after Guiliani.
2007-01-09 13:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO
And if the truth had been known about Abe, it would not be "Honest Abe".
Saw something on Discovery/History channel the other week about how during the Civil War, Abe would send federal agent to close down newspapers who were writing bad stories about him and how the war were going.
2007-01-09 12:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Honest politicians usually only get elected as local selectmen or town board members.
An honest politician would never be elected President, people don't want the truth and if they got it they wouldn't believe it.
2007-01-09 12:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by vertical732 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I know ONE politician who was honest and I had a deep respect for.
You could probably Google him though I'm not sure what you would find.
Wendall H. Ford. Democrat from Kentucky.
I'm a staunch Republican but voted for him in every election until he retired a few years back.
He is a good man, an honest man, and great role model. There just aren't enough like him, these days.
2007-01-09 12:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I want to believe most politicians are people first, honest at heart. Most come from humble beginnings and define their character as they progress up the political ladder. The problem is, that to be successful, they often have to spend more time raising money than they do serving the people.
2007-01-09 12:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Bad Samaritan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Grover Cleveland was the first Democrat to become President in twenty-four years. ... Nicknamed "Ugly Honest" while assistant district attorney and sheriff.
http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/cleveland
Andrew Johnson
With the Assassination of Lincoln, the Presidency fell upon an old-fashioned southern Jacksonian Democrat of pronounced states' rights views. Although an honest and honorable man, Andrew Johnson was one of the most unfortunate of Presidents. Arrayed against him were the Radical Republicans in Congress, brilliantly led and ruthless in their tactics. Johnson was no match for them.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/aj17.html
Jimmy Carter
"Many area residents say they can’t wait to shake the hand of the man who, according to one local supporter, "was honest but had a lot of tough luck as a President."
http://www.gmtoday.com/news/local_stories/2005/November_05/11102005_01.asp
2007-01-09 12:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No - No and No. The words honesty and politician are oxymorons and can't be used together. It's like "original copy" or "jumbo shrimp" and a lot of others - they just can't be used in the same sentence.
2007-01-09 13:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the nickname of "Honest Abe" was simply part of Lincoln's ingenious war time propaganda machine.
http://jacksonleslie.blogspot.com
2007-01-09 12:46:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jackson Leslie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-01-09 12:44:49 · answer #10 · answered by kissmybum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋