2007-10-16 04:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Because they are traditional white, middle aged Christians and Americans want some more diversity in the oval office
2007-10-16 05:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I thought that before I watched clips of the live Republican and Democrat debates on Youtube.
The Republicans all seemed to have decent, sensible candidates, with some being stronger than others, but I would not call the entire bunch weak. Maybe only one or two (Thompson and Brownbeck) would be lightweights.
In contrast, the Democrats had the most disturbing juvenile collection of accusatory amateurs and demagogues I'd ever seen. These people are much worse than I imagined, and now I really worry about someone like Hillary "Marxist" Clinton making it into office.
But see for yourself; the debates are on Youtube.
2007-10-16 12:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both parties are very Transparent and Weak. How about Mitt Romney? Wasn't he the far left of Kennedy while he was governor of Massachusetts? Now he's a Born again Christian? Rudy Guilliani, backing the police in NYC for shooting a man in the back How many times? Americans that are informed are not Fooled by either of the political parties. All of them seem to be for Illegal Immigration and everything that most Americans abhor!
2007-10-16 12:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think either party has presented the best of candidates that this country has to offer. I think the cost, the negative tone of politics, the life under a microscope and in hearings regarding personal matters, and the state of affairs today leads many to pass on a run at the presidency. Real campaign finance reform would go a long way toward solving this.
2007-10-16 12:05:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The stronger candidates in the GOP know that running for President under the shadow of President Bush lessens their chances. Basically they're taking a bye, and they'll try to come back strong in 2012. Losing a campaign can be devastating to a politician's career, so the better politicians know to bide their time.
2007-10-16 11:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As others have said, I felt the same way about the Democrats. But if you're talking 'popularity', that they're weak in the popularity polls, well, that may be true, for the moment.
As for experience, those on the Republican ticket have FAR more experience and a much better resume than either of the two democratic front runners who have literally accomplished nothing more than taking up air in the Senate. This will begin to come out.
2007-10-16 12:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i heard that was their strategy about a year ago. let Obama and Clinton duke it out in public and eventually they would do themselves in. Obama's public service record is pretty short and Clinton has been involved in SEVERAL scandals. the Rep's predicted the only way to "knock off Obama's halo" was for the Clinton camp to knock him down a few notches so they, Obama and Clinton, can appear on the same level. meanwhile, the public gets sick and tired of hearing these two go at it. in comes the Rep with a whole "new" package.
2007-10-16 12:05:21 · answer #7 · answered by andy h. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are no strong voices in the republican party right now.
it's not possible to always agree with president bush and all other republicans and also appear to be intelligent and strong.
ron paul is as close as they come right now, but if you read all of his positions, you realize that he's just another crazy...
2007-10-16 12:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think all the candidates in both parties are lacking.
2007-10-16 11:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Because you read the Liberal press.
2007-10-16 11:58:40 · answer #10 · answered by ken 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋