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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:44 PM Original message |
Would Kucinich be electable if he were 6' 2" and looked like Harrison Ford? |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. he would be dead |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
37. Like Paul Wellstone n/t |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. No. |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:30 AM Response to Reply #2 |
55. Yes. Look how often the media mentions Romney and Edwards good looks. |
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brazos121200 (626 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. No, his very progressive views would make him |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. He'd definitely have a much better shot at it instead of being marginalized |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:52 PM Response to Reply #4 |
36. I agree, you can see it when he's on talk shows as well, and all the media can do is |
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Basileus Basileon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
5. No. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:56 PM Response to Reply #5 |
16. Like Howard Dean four years ago? n/t |
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Basileus Basileon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:58 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Pretty much. And Dean collapsed once people realized that. |
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Fresh_Start (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:26 PM Response to Reply #5 |
30. agreed |
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rjones2818 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:46 PM Response to Reply #5 |
33. He certainly looks better |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
6. Undoubtedly. The one thing I hear over and over again |
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JackRiddler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:56 AM Response to Reply #6 |
60. Lincoln was just fine. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. No.I don't think Harrison Ford is good looking but if he looked like Clooney |
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Recursion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
8. You think it has nothing to do with his Quixotic legislative career? |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
9. What I find truly sad is that |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
10. no - |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
11. I hate to say it, but I think that appearance plays a huge part in who many people vote for, |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
12. Yes, that is the thing that holds Dennis back. FDR brought the nation out |
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CorpGovActivist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
13. Most Presidents Have Been - Hmm, How to Be Charitable? - "Blessed with Inner Beauty" |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
14. Look at Jerry Brown in 1992 |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:57 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. That would be "Moonbeam" |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:18 PM Response to Reply #17 |
27. Riiight. Sometimes I lose track of the right-wing epithets. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think his chances would be better. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
19. In defense of Dennis from an Edwards supporter..... |
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TwilightGardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
20. He'd have a better shot, that's for sure. Looks and "leader" image--very, very important. I'd say |
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NI4NI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
21. If DK was 6'2, looked like Harrison, but |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
22. no, even taller and ford, he would not win n/t |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
23. looks do play a role-esp. shortness!---but Rudy is no jewel!! |
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MonkeyFunk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
24. No |
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bluedog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. don't think that would even help him out |
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MyNameGoesHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
26. No, but then he could make crappy movies and make a lot of cash. n/t |
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man4allcats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
28. I don't care if he looks like Howdy Doody (actually, |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
29. I love Dennis, but I don't think he has a great deal of charisma. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:33 PM Response to Reply #29 |
49. He does, though |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
31. I don't know where to look this up, but I remember hearing that |
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smoogatz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
32. He'd certainly have a better shot. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
34. I'd love to see him stand next to Fred Thompson --> David and Goliath |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
35. Yes, but not as much as if he looked like Anna Nicole. n/t |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
38. Of course! |
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BattyDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
39. I think he'd have a much better shot |
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nosmokes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
40. Yes. He'd be a lock.n/t |
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Sancho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
41. as long as he didn't say anything, he'd be fine... |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
42. Bullshit! That can't stand a chance crap is just ignorant . |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
43. No. |
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Fly by night (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
44. He must already look like Harrison Ford to at least one person (his beautiful and statuesque wife) |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #44 |
52. IA, the fact she is so clearly nuts about him |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
45. He's electable as is |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:16 PM Response to Original message |
46. Yes...I honestly believe he would be. nt |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
47. I have an equally valid question. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:33 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Bella! |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
48. IA, Americans today are SO shallow |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
51. I don't think so...what if he |
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provis99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-16-07 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
53. Sure. We've already got a President who's 5'11" and looks like a chimp |
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Hoof Hearted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:28 AM Response to Original message |
54. Chemtrails, space caucus, UFO's. No, he would not. |
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Indi Guy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:46 AM Response to Original message |
56. Kucinich is the only one who has the balls to call for Cheney's impeachment now! |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:49 AM Response to Original message |
57. yeah, but then he'd be a towel-snapping frat boy |
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JackRiddler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:53 AM Original message |
No - look at Giuliani |
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JackRiddler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:53 AM Response to Original message |
58. No - look at Giuliani |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-17-07 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
59. He could be 4'2" and get elected if he enlisted the help of his extraterrestrial friends. n/t |
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