Foreign Clout

[Malice]

Put all the candidates in a room with Putin, which candidates might actually come out alive?

That is how I would measure the foreign relations aspect of a candidate...

[cookiva]

This is where Im concerned about Clinton and Obama. Not to sound sexist, but if Clinton were to try to work some magic in the middle east, what will their reaction be? What about Obama's? I know it sounds kind of petty, but its serious. A huge part of foreign policy is honestly appearance, physically and mentally.

[hippie_hunter]

Putin would kick all of the candidates asses, he's a freaking black belt.

Though politically I think the candidate with the best foreign clout would be John McCain.

[Malice]

Remember though, professional politicians are not fooled by looks.
They treat other politicians as "Devil in Preachers clothing"

So an Honest look will do no good to other politicians. To voters, that is a different story.

[Malice]

I think Clinton and McCain would walk out, seeing Hillary probably has a bigger man-part than Putin does.

[Dedpool]

McCain or Biden, when it comes to foreign policy.

[Steve Rogers]

Richardson is an excellent foreign diplomat. However, he is no longer a candidate :(

[cookiva]

Richardson is an excellent foreign diplomat. However, he is no longer a candidate :(

Have you heard him on Bill Maher? His story about him talking with Saddam is amazing....

[Malice]

Have you heard him on Bill Maher? His story about him talking with Saddam is amazing....

I never heard any of this...interesting...I honestly never knew anything about him

[cookiva]

I never heard any of this...interesting...I honestly never knew anything about him

The most amazing interview I have honestly seen.

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Dangit....not the right one. Still a good one though.

[Steve Rogers]

Have you heard him on Bill Maher? His story about him talking with Saddam is amazing....
I know he was the only American Kim Jong Ill would talk to.

[cookiva]

Its sad his run didn't go further. He is truly a good American.

[bell110]

**** that, put in Jesse "The Body" Ventura with Putin. It's on now.

[Steve Rogers]

Its sad his run didn't go further. He is truly a good American.Amen. He was also the most experienced candidate--at least for the Democrats--but he received the least media attention and in the end, he got nowhere. What does that tell you about American voters?

[cookiva]

Amen. He was also the most experienced candidate--at least for the Democrats--but he received the least media attention and in the end, he got nowhere. What does that tell you about American voters?

Thats a guy that insulted Saddam beyond belief, and within 5 minutes, turned it around and shook hands with the man.

[Malice]

Amen. He was also the most experienced candidate--at least for the Democrats--but he received the least media attention and in the end, he got nowhere. What does that tell you about American voters?

American Voters are uneducated morons in most aspects..
OOOOOO Colorful sign! Must Vote!

[Matt]

Richardson. The man is a world respected diplomat who used to be our ambassador to the UN. He is intelligent, respectful, well-spoken and articulate. He was also, as Mr. Rogers says, the best candidate for the job. Unfortunately, he had three factors working against him...fat, ugly, Hispanic. God bless American politics.

[Kel]

Richardson is the best bet IMO, unfortunately he's out.....*shakes head*

To me it depends on who they put as their Secretary of State, and Defense.....that will be more key than it ever has before...

[Steve Rogers]

Unfortunately, he had three factors working against him...fat, ugly, Hispanic. God bless American politics.
You left out the biggest one: lack of media attention. Yes he is Hispanic, but Obama is half black (as Bill is only half hispanic) and Hillary is a woman, so I don't think the whole minority in the political arena thing is relevant. He's ugly? So's Obama (looks kind of like Frankenstien's monster to me) Hillary (the bags under her eyes could hold my groceries) McCain (looks like a bulldog) etc. etc.

No, I think because Richardson wasn't a "celebrity candidate" and not loved by the media, that the average American never knew much about him.

[hippie_hunter]

Richardson is the best bet IMO, unfortunately he's out.....*shakes head*

To me it depends on who they put as their Secretary of State, and Defense.....that will be more key than it ever has before...

One thing that I'm really hoping for in a possible McCain/Lieberman ticket is that they would get Bill Richardson as Secretary of State and Colin Powell as Secretary of Defense.

[Kel]

I don't believe Colin Powell will come back.........I think he got an extreme belly full the last time...... but yeah that would be a nice combination there.

[The Senator]

I think Hillary would come out on top. She's really terrifying when she's pissed about something (coughcough*NewHampshireDebate*coughcough)...

[hippie_hunter]

I don't believe Colin Powell will come back.........I think he got an extreme belly full the last time...... but yeah that would be a nice combination there.

I think he'll come back someday, just under a more moderate administration that doesn't want to use his reputation for their own personal means.

[Kel]

I think he's enjoying retired life too much.......and his wife has a huge amount of influence on him.....I don't think she wants him anywhere near politics anymore....

Actually Powell, is good friends with Guiliani.....they were on a very successful speaking tour together back in 2006.....

[R0rschach]

Putin would kick all of the candidates asses, he's a freaking black belt.


Putin is oldskool KGB, wErD!!1111 :hehe:

[04nbod]

Put all the candidates in a room with Putin, which candidates might actually come out alive?

That is how I would measure the foreign relations aspect of a candidate...

didn't clinton say Putin had 'no soul' last week. I bet bill is glad she isn't basing her campaign on foreign affairs

[Mr Sparkle]

Richardson. The man is a world respected diplomat who used to be our ambassador to the UN. He is intelligent, respectful, well-spoken and articulate. He was also, as Mr. Rogers says, the best candidate for the job. Unfortunately, he had three factors working against him...fat, ugly, Hispanic. God bless American politics.

McCain is also rather ugly.
perhaps even a bit fat ( hot daughters though)
:o