The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Nephythys]

Not sure how I would have felt about Reagan- was not old enough to vote for him.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Like, for instance, the Screen Actors' Guild.

He did have a slightly more substantial political office before running for president.

I don't think that extensive political office experience is vital but I think lacking it is a hurdle to be overcome, at least a small one. He's going to have to rely more on political machine makers, party officials, and career bureaucrats to get himself there. More so than someone who has been intricately involved in it for decades.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Iowa poll-
McCain 27
Giuliani 26
Romney 9
Gingrich 7
Rice 4

On the Dem side:

Edwards 22
Obama 22
Vilsack 12
Clinton 10
Gore 7

McCain, Edwards, Gore, Clinton, and Obama have history against them: Senators just don't win the oval office...not since 1960 anyway.

Governors, however, do have pretty good luck. Not too many governors up there but I suppose being Mayor of the largest city in the World could count

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Not too many governors up there but I suppose being Mayor of the largest city in the World could count

Of course, there are those pesky little facts that Giuliani is pro-choice, pro same sex unions, and pro gun control. How far do you think that will get him in the south?

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Not too many governors up there but I suppose being Mayor of the largest city in the World could count

I doubt the mayor of Bombay is constitutionally eligible.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Of course, there are those pesky little facts that Giuliani is pro-choice, pro same sex unions, and pro gun control. How far do you think that will get him in the south?

Don't forget the unapologetic adultery.

[sleepyjeff]

Yeah, Giuliani does have a lot of baggage.....it would be very difficult for him to win the nomination. Although I would love to see him go up against Hillary just to see if Hillary could one up Gore by losing in two home States

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

I doubt the mayor of Bombay is constitutionally eligible.

....ok I stand corrected.

But......

To save face I have to correct you too.

Mubai is now the name of the largest City in the World.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

....ok I stand corrected.

But......

To save face I have to correct you too.

Mubai is now the name of the largest City in the World.

I guess you mean Mumbai. I had thought that Mumbai and Bombai was a "You say tomato . . ." kind of difference, but I guess one is the new name.

Still wouldn't want to live there.

[sleepyjeff]

I hate it when I correct someone and then end up misspelling the correction.

I think I am going to quit while I still have some dignity left.

I do have some left don't I?