2007-08-13 05:50:02 · 5 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's not everybody, but most people don't take the time to research said qualifications and issues within the context of the job's description, but only hear the campaign phrases that get repeated often because they're what the constituents want to hear.
As "pip" said, same as in grade school. Did the class nerd win student body president, or was it the class jock?
2007-08-13 05:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They care more about who they like than about who's worthy of respect.
On the other hand, in 1988, the elder George Bush, unlike his hellaciously underqualified son, was about as qualified a Presidential candidate as you'll ever see. So was Richard Nixon in 1968. Both won. And both were disasters. Had Al Gore won in 2000 -- yes, I know -- he would have been the most qualified Presidential candidate to win since John Adams, but Adams wasn't a very good President, and I think events would have conspired to ruin Gore's chances at a successful Presidency.
So you really never know until the guy (or lady, if Hillary wins) is actually in office.
2007-08-13 13:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question could lead one to believe that democracy doesn't work. Maybe its the other way around. Perhaps the majority of people vote for the candidate they think is most qualified and that's what makes them so popular.
2007-08-13 12:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bon Mot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason they believe that movie actors are important. They are usually not bright enough to figure out qualifications so they vote for the cutest, or the nicest, or the tallest, or the best dressed......
2007-08-13 13:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
carryover from high school when that is how they picked their class president.
2007-08-13 12:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by pip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋