For the democrats its hillary clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards while the republicans have Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and John McCain. These 6 candidates were given to us right away as the major candidates...doesn't that make you skeptical?
2007-05-23 18:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Yes, but unfortunately that is what is going to influence the thinking of most people who don't want to take the time to find out anything for themselves, thereby becoming self-fulfilling.
2007-05-23 18:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's tough to judge candidates when no votes will be taken for a year. The initial burst into a "top tier" comes from name-recognition and fund-raising. No one is saying that's a perfect way of rating candidates, but there aren't many things to go on these days.
The six candidates you mentioned do have money behind them and are pretty well known. That said, movement is possible. Howard Dean came out of nowhere in '04, only to fall again. Al Gore and Newt Gingrich could certainly change the chemistry of the races if they got in.
2007-05-24 18:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skip the TV. It is entertainment. If you want news read about it. Remember the media has money invested in the candidates for adds and such forth. Don’t believe some stupid guy on TV who stands to make a buck at your expense.
If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor. -Jennifer Jones
2007-05-24 07:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by patrsup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Skeptical about what?
Why these questions?
They are presented as the major candidates because they are the most known.
Have you heard of more viable candidates?
How much do you know about the other 13 or 12 or whatever.
2007-05-24 02:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by cabron o 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. But the political system in the US is flawed. Maybe it always has been but now we are just seeing the truth. The US populace is developing educational and realizing what the truth is. To change the system might require extreme action on the part of US citizens. Corruption never goes away easily.
2007-05-24 01:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why is everyone railing against Ron Paul? It makes me think he's a threat to them-the mainstream media. Wish someone real and unmedicated would step forward!
2007-05-24 01:36:24 · answer #6 · answered by America scarica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the same media that interprets (puts their spin on) speeches and sensors public information by refusing to allow third party candidates in debates? The one that takes verbatim what government sources tell them without any investigation because it's "official" information? Naah. They wouldn't dooooo thaaat.
2007-05-24 04:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm skeptical of the media, not only in politics.
2007-05-24 03:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very much so. And I dont like or support any of them.
2007-05-24 01:49:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus W. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. All they do is count money they raised. Seems to be pretty good predictor.
2007-05-24 03:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋