2007-10-22 10:31:44 · 17 answers · asked by Stephanie 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Not sure, but did you know:
George W. Bush has a Ph.D?
2007-10-22 10:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many politicians have advanced degrees that also take 3 or 4 years post grad, such as JD's. They may sound dumb, but that's cause they think the American public is not very smart so they talk down to us.
Hillary, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Joe Biden and Chris Dodd are all Democratic candidates with JD's. Rudolph Giuliani and Mitt Romney are Republican candidates with JD's.
Republican Ron Paul has an MD, as did 2004 Democratic candidate Howard Dean.
2007-10-22 18:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only President to have a Ph.D was Woodrow Wilson. Perhaps the reason we don't have more, is because people with that amount of intelligence and education are too smart to get into politics.
2007-10-22 18:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
theycan make more money teaching than as president.honestly I think we need a common joe or jill to be president.someone that is in touch with the real world and what the lesser folks have to endure in day to day living.a little common sense wouldnt hurt.i would accept any nomination
2007-10-22 17:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PhD's are too smart to even bother dabbling in politics.
As for an honorary, almost every president has received and honorary PhD. It is how universities obtain high profile speakers.
I believe the question refers to a president who has a Phd prior to entering politics.
2007-10-22 17:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
right or wrong, people with Ph.Ds are often portrayed politically as disconnected to the real world
2007-10-22 17:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by captain_koyk 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Americans prefer the opinions of community college flunkouts like Rush Limpblow.
2007-10-22 17:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by obl_alive_and_well 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jimmy Carter was working on one when his father died, but he had to leave school to take over the family business.
2007-10-22 17:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by john_holliday_1876 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No particular reason. Woodrow Wilson had one (he was a professor, and later president of Princeton University), but we haven't had one since.
2007-10-22 20:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by Silverkris 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ummmm...ever heard of Doctor Ron Paul?????
Yes there are highly educated candidates. Dr. Paul is just one of them.
Try visiting the candidates websites to find out more about their education.
2007-10-22 17:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋