Matters Of The Heart And Mind.

Here's a question for ya. How important is it to you that the person we elect next year has the ability to be informed about matters of historical locations? Or foreign affairs? Or voting age, or for that matter what the constitution actually says (not just cherry picked sentences)? How important is it to have someone who is consistently in favor of or against any subject? How about their private lives? How important are dalliances to the presidency? How about a persons ability or willingness to follow through on a campaign promise? How important is a business background or an educational background? How about personal appearance? How important is that? Is it a necessity that our next president be clever in a debate? My guess is that the number one attribute for any successful candidate is appearance. It's like mom always said, "first impressions are lasting impressions". Of course that presumes you don't get too flustered in a debate or interview. It also presumes that someone  else isn't able to appear to be far superior in  the knowledge of all things, or at least all things being discussed. Second is that a person identify with the core desires of the base, regardless of how that affects the country. Now this time around, on the Democrat side, Barrack Obama has nobody up against him. But on the Republican side, there is a host of debutant's awaiting the first dance, or in political terms, the first vote. Who will the handsome prince (voters) choose for the first dance of the gala (Iowa caucuses). The engagement party in Florida (Republican convention) is nearly a year off. Once the betrothal is announced (including the selection of V.P.) comes the coming out parties including bridal showers and bachelor parties. The catch, of course is that there is room for but one marriage ceremony at the church. Only one opportunity to take the vows. So who will be the Republican team to face the Democrat team? As you know, I am among the front runners for the nomination. I hope I can count on all of your votes, from each of you.