...do you think that he or she would have a good chance of winning the election? Also, would you vote for him or her---providing that he or she was in sync with most if not all of your political views?
2007-04-23 11:46:05 · 9 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There's someone who has already tried. Few people have heard of him, and I can't say as I'm too saddened by that, as I seriously disagree with his views.
Personally, I expect it to be a very long time before an open Pagan gets anywhere near being considered a serious candidate. You'd need someone exceptionally charismatic, very politically adept, rich, and likely fairly conservative - which would likely put this person at odds with large portions of the Pagan community who have issues with "the Establishment". On top of that, there's going to be smear campaigns from other candidates that make the Swift Boat stuff look like a tea party.
If the candidate had good views that I could back, sure, I'd vote for her/him. But I'm not going to hold my breath waiting.
2007-04-24 02:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chance at winning - no way. The Jewish and Christian lobbies would join forces and would bury that candidate. Too much political power in those PAC's.
If that candidate was in sync with what I believed, sure, I'd vote for them. Religion is between God and that Person, not between that Person and Me.
2007-04-23 11:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Big Super 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt if a openly pagan candidate would stand a chance. Just the smear campaign will crush them in a second.
As for myself I look at the persons integrity and political views. Not at his personal religious beliefs.
2007-04-23 12:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The candidate would never win. I think it would be hard for someone of any religion other than Christianity to become US President at this time.
If I thought the candidate was the best person for the job, I'd vote for him/her.
2007-04-23 12:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Joshua 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as a candidate was the best person for the job the religious beliefs do not factor in at all. So yes, I would vote for them.
2007-04-23 11:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person is the most politically qualified they will get my vote regardless of what religion they are or aren't.
2007-04-23 11:51:35 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on the details Example: if Jehovah Witnesses were pushing there religion: no otherwise possibly
2007-04-23 11:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way on the first. Possibly even less chance than an atheist.
On the second, sure.
2007-04-23 11:54:37 · answer #8 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think religion shouldnt really matter it should be the best man or woman for the job its unfortunate that these days it really comes down to the lesser of 2 eviles.
2007-04-23 11:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by misspeachy136 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋