McCain for being too old, HClinton for being a woman many don't like, Obama for being inexperienced and black and heavy smoker, Guliani for marrying too many times, or Romney for being Mormon?
2007-01-25 06:46:19 · 20 answers · asked by thefedd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I would have to say Romney. He is often considered a part of the religious right faction of the Republican party, and even among Republicans he may be hard to elect due to his extremely conservative beliefs and attitudes.
And to the person above who responded that Obama was Muslim, that is incorrect. He's a member of the Church of Christ, which is a Protestant denomination.
2007-01-25 06:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by James A 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd say the least electable to most electable in this order:
1) McCain-too old
2) Romney-too conservative and he's Mormon
3) Clinton-she's a sell out and supports the war
4) Guliani-His popularity has waned too much since 9/11
5) Obama-Has fresh ideas and is less partisan
Several people were left off this list like Edwards, Dodd, etc. I don't know if that was on purpose or not.
2007-01-26 05:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by milwaukiedave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The least electable is Obama although not because he is black or a heavy smoker. More because he has a Muslim sounding name and although he claims to not be Muslim, there is some question about this.
McCain's age is not a factor. Personally, I can't stand the guy. I think he flip flops on his views way too much for my liking. I never know if he is going to take a liberal stance or a conservative stance on anything. That being said, I think he has the best chance.
Hilary's problem is not that she is a woman, but that she is a control freak. She wants to control everyone's life way too much.
Giuliani, I think would have an excellent chance except that I think that he has got to start now and start telling us what he stands for. I think that too many people don't know him well enough to vote for him.
Romney has little chance because of being Mormon. He is, however, the best choice, in my opinion. I think way too many people hold old prejudice views on the Mormon religion. It's time to get over it. Mormon's tend to be good honest people. But it's not going to happen before the next election.
2007-01-25 15:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by rbarc 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agreed with a couple who said that Romney is likely the best choice, but unelectable, just because of misinformation and stereotypes about the Mormon religion (and obviously they can speak for themselves, look at Senate Maj. Harry Reid, a Democrat and Mormon). Clinton scares the hell out of me, McCain seems washed up, Obama just doesn't have the experience and is too Hollywood, Guiliani isn't conservative enough (for the Republicans)...boy, not much here.
2007-01-29 12:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Obama will never be president. Don't get me wrong, I love the guy and I think he'd be great... but he's bi-racial, his father is from Africa, his name rhymes with "Osama," his grandfather's first name was "Hussein," He's admitted to trying blow AND pot...
And other things... I just think he's too smart for the American people... he's too well rounded... Red States will never give him a chance (especially former confederate states)...
Guiiani and Romney are both idiotic enough that American's will realize that and not vote for either.
Hillary is all right and I think she has a chance...
McCain isn't too old at all... and he's a Vet, and he's just smart enough, and he's a white man... so I think he's got a great chance... and honestly, I'm a liberal, but I'm okay with him... I don't agree with a lot of his positions, but I have great respect for him...
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FYI - Barak Obama is NOT muslim. Is has considerable ties to Islam - his father and step father were Islamic (but not fundamental by any stretch, more of a culture thing than a real religious choice) and he did attend an Islamic school when he lived in Indonesia, but he also attended a Catholic shcool while there... both were just convenient for him...
He's actually a Christian. Protestant of some kind...
2007-01-25 14:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tiff 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
McCain would be the least electable! He's a wobbler and has never come up with any new idea that has never before been already proposed by someone else. He, of course, through his media supporters would certainly love to have the Public believe he originated them. Check out every issue he ever stood for... nothing that really originated from his personal brain cells. That puts him in the "follow-the-crop" behavior, not in a leadership move.
2007-01-25 16:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by United_Peace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about all of the above?
1) McCain waffles from party to party, which I really don't have a problem with (personally independent and believe that adherence to blanket politics is worthless) yet it seems that he says what he thinks would be perceived as popular for the party that's en vogue.
2) HClinton, way to junior to become the president of the US. No problem with a woman, no problem with a democrat, but a second term senator who changed her living address just to get a seat in the Senate (Shame on the people of New York for electing someone who has zero ties to the state)
3) Obama, even more junior than Clinton, and the smoking issue is difficult when healthcare reform is such an important issue and smoking and it's impact on health
4) Romney, goes back to the whole blanket politics, also applies to religion. I respect having faith in one's beliefs but blind faith is just that, it will blind him to making objective and non-biased opinions.
2007-01-25 15:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by deltadoc05 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
On the democratic side from the choice you gave, I would go with Obama due to his skin color and his Muslim background. Like the way he speaks and carries himself, just don't think he stands a chance.
On republican side at present I would say Romney, don't think many know that much about him.
Really it's anybody's guess at this point, didn't think there was a chance in hell for Bill Clinton in 1992 and he proved alot of people wrong.
2007-01-25 15:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by jeff j 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with rbarc. Romney is the best candidate, but is the least electable due to religious prejudices. Ironically, Clinton is probably the most electable but in my opinion is the worst candidate.
2007-01-25 15:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by SuperDDD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clinton. She has a high negative rating, that will not go down. Plus (and I cringe to say this), she's a woman. I'm sorry, but I just don't think America is ready for a woman President. People may say they support her, but I think when they actually get in that voting booth, and their vote is suddenly, actually, for real, I think most will just not be able to mark her spot on the ballot.
2007-01-25 14:58:28 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hilary Clinton
2007-01-25 14:55:14 · answer #11 · answered by Gloryana 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋