2007-04-14 00:37:25 · 21 answers · asked by george s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Either really strong charisma, a clear message, and strong leadership, or lacking that, a willingness to bend over for anyone and everyone (and to sell your soul and sell out the government to special interests) to raise the money to build enough of a machine smear any and all opponents though use of media, front groups and TV ads.
2007-04-14 00:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only requirements to be President of the United States is to be 35 years old and a natural born citizen. Also you have to get over 1/2 of the Electorial College votes.
2007-04-14 10:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time and patience to deal with the public and the prying eyes of the press into every thing you have ever done... unless you are a war starved chimp named Bush, then it takes nothing but a marble for a brain and some good cocaine.
2007-04-14 09:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah. Must be: born in this country, not naturalized;35 years old (minimum age) ; A LOT of back-breaking work; a genuine desire to serve your country; a conviction that you can contribute something of value to your country; and maybe the rest of the world; and oh, yeah... a little education would be useful. It's (obviously) not mandatory. And speaking strictly for myself here, at least one screw loose! What a job! You could not MAKE me do it! Ever notice, a President-elect bounds up the steps to his new home, and a couple of years later, looks twenty years older?
2007-04-14 07:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ja'aj };> 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to be a natural born American Citizen, have attained the age of 35, and receive the majority of votes cast by the Electoral College.
2007-04-14 08:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good TV personality.The ability to lie convincingly.Never really answer a question or state a real position.Give the people empty promises of giveaways.Most of all they must be shameless.With the ability to act contrite when exposed.
2007-04-14 09:55:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing as it's always taken to win and be successful (with very few exceptions) - connections. Beyond that, I think it takes a massive ego, and a spouse who's willing to put up with total crap and drown his/her ambitions to help put his/her spouse into the limelight. Don't believe me? Look at all the first ladies, and then tell me again.
2007-04-14 07:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long time Political career and a personal agenda, and the ability to get people to see things from your own point of view.
2007-04-14 09:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cheryl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience, Self discipline, Knowledge and Experience.
2007-04-14 08:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Money is the key that is why the media is always talking about how much money each candidate has We have the best government money can buy.
2007-04-14 08:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by hdean45 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋