Tony_FLADEM
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Tue Sep-06-11 09:34 PM
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I think the likability factor is being somewhat ignored in this election |
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When George W. Bush ran for President in 2000 people made an issue of how he was so much more likable than Al Gore. People were more interested in having a beer with him etc. I know there are issues that are much bigger but I don't think Rick Perry is even remotely as likable as people perceived Bush to be in 2000. That needs to be taken into account in analyzing the 2012 election to a certain extent.
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gateley
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Tue Sep-06-11 09:38 PM
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1. That was my mother and Reagan -- she just liked him |
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SO MUCH (my father and I tried to tell her she was nuts. :7).
But that goes a long way. If I interview two people for a job and one is a little more qualified, I might hire the one who is a little less qualified because I LIKE him/her better. :shrug:
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Tue Sep-06-11 09:39 PM
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2. True. Perry is a sleazy, dumber and more extreme version of Dubya. |
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Remember, he won the last election with about 38%, that's it. He certainly isn't a charmer.
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Tue Sep-06-11 09:42 PM
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3. Obama beats all Republicans on likeability |
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Huckabee could have given him a run for his money on that count, but he chose not to run.
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Tue Sep-06-11 10:17 PM
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4. likability isn't going to make anything better |
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we need people who will actually work to fix the issues.
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Tony_FLADEM
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Tue Sep-06-11 10:21 PM
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5. I agree. I'm talking about as it relates to the election and winning. |
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Wed Sep-07-11 01:02 AM
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6. who the heck thought George Bush was likable? |
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I thought he was a spoiled brat and huge asshole from the first time I heard of him.
Have a beer with him? Ick. He's the type of guy who tells casual acquaintances how many positions he porks his wife in.
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