What's more important, the man or the platform/policies?

[FMCoug]

What is more important to you. A candidate's philosophies, party platform, etc. or how qualified / prepared / whatever you think that candidate is for the job?

For most things, I'd go with the former. A senator, representative, etc. don't have the ability to REALLY screw things up.

But for POTUS I feel the opposite. What they have done, preparation, executive experience, etc. are much more important to me than policies simply because they wield so much power.

Am I unique?

[YOhio]

You are very unique FM. You're special, indeed.

To your question. It's the whole package. Who has the best platform and governing philosopy combined with their life experiences. I have a difficult time saying that one is more important than the other.

[FMCoug]

Originally Posted by YOhio

You are very unique FM. You're special, indeed.

To your question. It's the whole package. Who has the best platform and governing philosopy combined with their life experiences. I have a difficult time saying that one is more important than the other.

I will say this. My view has become much more skewed towards the man over the last 8 years, thanks to GWB.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by FMCoug

What is more important, the man or the platform?

harumph! Another sexist pig.

[FMCoug]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

harumph! Another sexist pig.

Yeah I noticed that after I posted ... but you can't edit subjectshere. Notice I said "candidate" everywhere else.

[landpoke]

Originally Posted by FMCoug

Yeah I noticed that after I posted ... but you can't edit subjectshere. Notice I said "candidate" everywhere else.

Don't apologize mister, it's a sign of weakness.

Platform/philosophy here.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by FMCoug

Yeah I noticed that after I posted ... but you can't edit subjectshere. Notice I said "candidate" everywhere else.

yes you can. You just click on "advanced" after you click edit.