Which non-politicians would for sure be elected POTUS if they ran? (1 Viewer)

[Willie Neslon]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Isaac, the bartender from Love Boat

 

[Dickies]

Jon Stewart and Oprah were the only two that jumped out at me before opening the topic. None of the other people listed seem very likely either.

 

[RBM]

Voted for only one, Manning. People love golden boy quarterbacks, plus the guy does have a great personality off the field.

 

[Willie Neslon]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

Sure. Would the GOP nomination ever be in doubt if Hanks decided to run as a republican? Which one of those guys in the field now could beat him?

 

[Super King]

President Comacho

I might actually vote if he ran as Comacho.

 

[jon_mx]

Voted for only one, Manning. People love golden boy quarterbacks, plus the guy does have a great personality off the field.

Tom Brady. Man knows how to win and knows how to deny.

 

[The General]

probably unlikely, but I think Mark Cuban would have a shot....

Yeah, he put radio on the internet.

 

[Al O'Pecia]

Regis Philbin. Who doesn't like Regis?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

IMO it's like asking, "which celebrity could be an all-star pitcher."

Being a politician is a skill, at least at the highest levels. Celebrities have more of the ego/public persona than most of us, but the other demands of a Presidential campaign would disqualify most of them.

 

[Willie Neslon]

Regis Philbin. Who doesn't like Regis?

Good one. Subbed him in for Astronaut Mark Kelly.

 

[Zow]

Regis Philbin. Who doesn't like Regis?

I can't stand Regis.

 

[Don Quixote]

I don't think anyone can be a "definite", but Clooney could have a chance of those not mentioned. Politically active, and most FBG wives would probably donate their life savings to his campaign.

 

[Willie Neslon]

I don't think anyone can be a "definite", but Clooney could have a chance of those not mentioned. Politically active, and most FBG wives would probably donate their life savings to his campaign.

I left him off because I thought he'd be too polarizing. Rubs a lot of people the wrong way.

 

[Don Quixote]

I don't think anyone can be a "definite", but Clooney could have a chance of those not mentioned. Politically active, and most FBG wives would probably donate their life savings to his campaign.

I left him off because I thought he'd be too polarizing. Rubs a lot of people the wrong way.

That could be said about just about every President.

 

[Willie Neslon]

I don't think anyone can be a "definite", but Clooney could have a chance of those not mentioned. Politically active, and most FBG wives would probably donate their life savings to his campaign.

I left him off because I thought he'd be too polarizing. Rubs a lot of people the wrong way.

That could be said about just about every President.

Of course.

 

[timschochet]

He's too old but I'll go with Vin Scully. Everybody loves Vin Scully.

"I've decided to veto this bill, and let me tell you a story about that. Back in '78 there was another bill like this one, and it was during the same summer that we had massive inflation...gee that was sure a tough year. Anyhow...breaking ball! And that's a strike. Where was I? Oh yeah..."

 

[Al O'Pecia]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

He'd give one hell of a campaign speech.

He'd probably get a good amount of the female vote because he's easy on the eyes and so charismatic.

He's a Republican so he could get the "respectable" Republican vote.

He's a pro wrestling legend so he could get the redneck vote.

He's half black so he could probably siphon off a good portion of the black vote.

He's half Samoan so the Polynesians on the West Coast would probably vote for him too.

http://mrconservative.com/2013/04/10523-the-10-most-surprising-republican-celebrities/

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

Sure. Would the GOP nomination ever be in doubt if Hanks decided to run as a republican? Which one of those guys in the field now could beat him?

Maybe I'm too optimistic but I have just a little more faith in the American voter.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

He's too old but I'll go with Vin Scully. Everybody loves Vin Scully.

I don't. No shtick.

His voice reminds me of when I was a kid and there was nothing on television but snoozeball.

 

[timschochet]

He's too old but I'll go with Vin Scully. Everybody loves Vin Scully.

I don't. No shtick.

His voice reminds me of when I was a kid and there was nothing on television but snoozeball.

youre unAmerican.

 

[Willie Neslon]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

Sure. Would the GOP nomination ever be in doubt if Hanks decided to run as a republican? Which one of those guys in the field now could beat him?

Maybe I'm too optimistic but I have just a little more faith in the American voter.

Based on what?

 

[Al O'Pecia]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

Sure. Would the GOP nomination ever be in doubt if Hanks decided to run as a republican? Which one of those guys in the field now could beat him?

Maybe I'm too optimistic but I have just a little more faith in the American voter.

Don't you live in California? Didn't you guys elect Arnold?

 

[Al O'Pecia]

Seriously, Willie, add Dwayne Johnson to the list.

 

[Zow]

He's too old but I'll go with Vin Scully. Everybody loves Vin Scully.

I don't. No shtick.

His voice reminds me of when I was a kid and there was nothing on television but snoozeball.

Your face is a snoozeball. Baseball rules.

 

[trogg78]

Kevin Bacon would win in a landslide.

 

[Super King]

Jimmy Johnson might be sleazy enough to pull out a win.

 

[Don Quixote]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

hello exactly

Turnout would go way up, wouldn't it?

Are you assuming that one of these people could nab a GOP/Dem nomination or run as an independent (or one of the goofball party tickets)?

Sure. Would the GOP nomination ever be in doubt if Hanks decided to run as a republican? Which one of those guys in the field now could beat him?

Maybe I'm too optimistic but I have just a little more faith in the American voter.

Don't you live in California? Didn't you guys elect Arnold?

As well as some other actor who then went on to become President.

 

[GTBilly]

IMO it's like asking, "which celebrity could be an all-star pitcher."

Being a politician is a skill, at least at the highest levels. Celebrities have more of the ego/public persona than most of us, but the other demands of a Presidential campaign would disqualify most of them.

Ronny down?

 

[Willie Neslon]

Seriously, Willie, add Dwayne Johnson to the list.

Hmm. Anyone else agree?

 

[Al O'Pecia]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

He'd give one hell of a campaign speech.

He'd probably get a good amount of the female vote because he's easy on the eyes and so charismatic.

He's a Republican so he could get the "respectable" Republican vote.

He's a pro wrestling legend so he could get the redneck vote.

He's half black so he could probably siphon off a good portion of the black vote.

He's half Samoan so the Polynesians on the West Coast would probably vote for him too.

http://mrconservative.com/2013/04/10523-the-10-most-surprising-republican-celebrities/

Wanted to repost the rationale before the vote.

 

[Willie Neslon]

OK. Subbed him in for Billy Joel

 

[Willie Neslon]

Jimmy Johnson might be sleazy enough to pull out a win.

"How 'bout them soldiers!"

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I don't know whom other people would vote for, but I'd vote for Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, or Neil DeGrasse Tyson over any politicians I can think of.

 

[Al O'Pecia]

I'm kinda sad we don't really have a shoo-in person. Ideally, as a society, I'd hope we could develop at least one talented person with high intelligence and statesman qualities. The fact we struggle so hard to identify anyone capable of doing the job is slightly distressing.

Willie said famous, but if you really want me to run...

 

[timschochet]

How about James Taylor? Everybody loves James Taylor.

 

[Willie Neslon]

How about James Taylor? Everybody loves James Taylor.

The use of heroin in the past is going to be tough to overcome.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Ben Stein

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Martin Sheen would be a good choice, or maybe Morgan Freeman. Or, if he is available, the guy who played David Palmer in 24. I don't know his name, but I'd vote for him.

 

[Hang 10]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

 

[Willie Neslon]

Martin Sheen would be a good choice, or maybe Morgan Freeman. Or, if he is available, the guy who played David Palmer in 24. I don't know his name, but I'd vote for him.

I don't know about Sheen. His son and the fact that he leans so far left would be a disqualifier i think. An actual quote from him: "There's no way that I could be the president. You can't have a pacifist in the White House . . . I'm an actor. This is what I do for a living."

 

[NCCommish]

I'd go out on a limb and say "none of them".

Let's hope

 

[NCCommish]

IMO it's like asking, "which celebrity could be an all-star pitcher."

Being a politician is a skill, at least at the highest levels. Celebrities have more of the ego/public persona than most of us, but the other demands of a Presidential campaign would disqualify most of them.

Ronny down?

Actually yes he is. And further Ronny was a Union president commie and governor before he was President.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Martin Sheen would be a good choice, or maybe Morgan Freeman. Or, if he is available, the guy who played David Palmer in 24. I don't know his name, but I'd vote for him.

I don't know about Sheen. His son and the fact that he leans so far left would be a disqualifier i think. An actual quote from him: "There's no way that I could be the president. You can't have a pacifist in the White House . . . I'm an actor. This is what I do for a living."

Sheen wouldn't get to make any actual decisions. Aaron Sorkin would tell him what to do and say.

 

[SWC]

i want to be president so i can say hello my fellow bromericans and then i would slap some tearifs on china so we could take the money we make on imports to the bank and put detroit back to work take that to the bank bromigos

 

[NCCommish]

i want to be president so i can say hello my fellow bromericans and then i would slap some tearifs on china so we could take the money we make on imports to the bank and put detroit back to work take that to the bank bromigos

Actually we have been exporting inflation to China for years. It is just starting to have an effect as their growth slows. We actually have a pretty good thing going.

Besides the best way to further enhance our manufacturing sector is single payer. GM claims single payer would save them 4k a car in total cost to manufacture. And of course we need to be careful with these myths that we don't make anything here. We are the second largest manufacturer in the world. In 2008 our manufacturing output was greater than China and India's combined. Yes manufacturing is a small part of our 13 trillion dollar economy but over a trillion in output isn't exactly nothing either. So this constant refrain that we don't make anything here rings somewhat hollow.

 

[SlaX]

Dennis Haysbert

Was going to post him. Some may know him as the voice of All State, but to me he'll always be President Palmer.

 

[Clifford]

Look, this is ridiculous. You have Jay Z up there. People on the right hate our President just because he listen's the guy's music. No shot. Magic Johnson? A black guy with AIDs? Derek Jeter? He wouldn't even win NY. Jettison these losers and get a man of the people up there: Matt Lauer. He's the most remarkably unremarkable man in America, thus an everyman. No one is more recognized among the all important fat housewife demographic.

 

[Willie Neslon]

Look, this is ridiculous. You have Jay Z up there. People on the right hate our President just because he listen's the guy's music. No shot. Magic Johnson? A black guy with AIDs? Derek Jeter? He wouldn't even win NY. Jettison these losers and get a man of the people up there: Matt Lauer. He's the most remarkably unremarkable man in America, thus an everyman. No one is more recognized among the all important fat housewife demographic.

Lauer is there