Would you vote for a president that had a live in girlfriend?

Question

As a leader should he be a bit more moral and be a bit stronger in other words a role model?

Answer 1

its a really good question and i think it might be possible like in the year 2050 but i think he country still has high morals for the president so right now i would have to say no~

Answer 2

Sure. I dont care about his personal life. As long as he has good ideas and actually cares about the country, I'd vote for him.

I think too many people put too much emphasis on this "moral leader" nonsense. What, you cant be moral without someone spelling it out for you and showing you how to do things?

I'd rather have a president with a live in girlfriend who doesnt invade countries that dont pose any threat to us than one who is married and does.

Besides, I think alot of politicians get married just so to appear more "moral" or whatever. I think its not a good thing to be so obsessed with that that it overshadows the issues and such.

The presidents job isnt being a role model.

Answer 3

While I would consider his (or her) qualifications before I'd condemn his personal life, I'd have some concerns about his (or her) ability to commit...
While a lot of people believe "marriage" is old-fashioned, it is still more than just a 'piece of paper'. It symbolizes true commitment, fidelity and (at least) the promise (or hope) of trying to maintain a lifetime of sharing with one person.
Too many people today want to "play house" without the "inconvenience" of making a long-term commitment. That, I believe, shows a certain shallowness or casualness that I would not want to see in a leader of this nation. -RKO- 06/11/07

Answer 4

Yes, I would vote for him. This moral thing is b.s. look at Tom Delay he is just Mr. Morals isn't he??? He cheated on his wife but then he was conveniently saved by the lord so he's forgiven himself. Better a person who puts it all out there then some bible thumping hypocrite!

Answer 5

If he or she were qualified, then yes.

The president's personal life should have no bearing on his or her or capacity to do the job. Those that make their personal life an important part of their job are not qualified.

Marriage is generally a religious and/or spiritual institution and should have no bearing on the United States government, which should be secular and representative.

Answer 6

Yes. Marriage is over rated. Two people can love each other and have just as good (and sometimes better) a relationship as people who are married. It doesn't take a piece of paper from the court or church to make people committed to each other.

Answer 7

It would not affect my vote.

I am prolife, which some people confuse with "religious conservative" but I don't see abortion as an issue that involves only consenting adults as the choice to cohabitate does. I'd vote for a member of PLAGAL or for a prolife porn star or prostitue before I would vote for a religious person who doesn't support equal opportunity for the unborn.

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Answer 8

Why not? How is the personal life of any of these people relevant to their ability to do a job? Would you call the fire department if your house was burning down and ask them to only send Christians Males who were virgins till the got married over to put out the fire?

Answer 9

Does the girlfriend get to be First Lady?

Answer 10

Morality is one of the great strengths of leadership. We have already had one who did not believe this.