Is it possible to run for a political office without being really rich?

Question

It seems to me that most governors and presidents and senate people already had lots of money before they ran for office.

Answer 1

Well, if a long-time politician running for a higher office isn't rich, then I would consider him (or her) to either be unnaturally honest and upright (not likely) or to be thoroughly incompetent (much more likely). LOL!

Sad, isn't it, how much corruption we now expect from a politician? Our expectations have been lowered a great deal.

Answer 2

Of course it is possible to run for office without being rich. However, it is easier to WIN if you have the money necessary for the printing, radio and TV advertising, billboards, transportation, etc., costs that you might incur to get elected.

Answer 3

You can "walk" for office rather cheaply,but you need a really good campaign with a message people want to hear.

Answer 4

Look at harry truman.
Look at Jimmy Carter.

You just need good backing to be a president.

Answer 5

perhaps a local office. city council or school board. National or State? forgetaboutit. gotta have big $$$

Answer 6

Possible to run. Not likely to win.

Answer 7

no, you can start out poor (some have) but you better find someone with money to support you. the ones who start off with money have a greater shot of being elected, they actually have double money since they have their own and can recieve money from supporters

Answer 8

yes it is possible but highly improbable because you have to borrow the money to run on

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

yes if your not rich you need to have good game like clinton had with monica