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I think we need an attractive president.
The Democrats
Barack Obama
(why is his name pronounced it "Bur-ock" instead of "Bur-ack"? Makes him sound like a Vulcan. "Live long and prosper Bur-ock" "The needs of the many, outweigh the needs of the one.")
His ears stick out too much. Small complaint but I just don't know if I want a president whose ears stick out too much. Although, this could mean his hearing is much better, and it does make him look ten years younger. However his young appearance could be a liability. Other than those ears... he is very presidential in appearance. I give Obama a 7 out of 10 (scotch tape could give him an 8 or 9. He needs to put on some weight though. He should hang out with Bill at McDonald's or follow Al's diet plan).
Hillary Clinton
She isn't that bad looking. She is aging very well if you ask me. Of course I would have preferred a potential candidate for the first woman president to look more like that recent FRENCH presidential candidate. MY GOD she is hot. Why can't woman like THAT get into OUR government? I wonder if a woman that attractive running for US president would get more votes based on just her looks? If so, would this be a bad thing?
Segolene Royal:
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(During an election in my small town an incredibly drop dead, knock me over with a feather, GORGEOUS young blond knocked on my door campaigning for... something... can't remember what for. Who cares? I voted for the hot blond! She lost unfortunately, but that just means she will come back during the next election! She had the most beautiful silky shiny perfect hair... I swear I almost reached out to touch it...) ... ahem... moving on...
Ruth Ann Minner the governor of DE supports Hillary. Let me tell you something about Minner... put her and Hillary on a stage together and Minner makes Hillary look like that 5'2" 120 lb 20 something, blond dream stalker I keep waiting for (or that blond candidate that knocked on my door). If I squint real hard... she looks goooood... have to take off my glasses... okay that's even better. I give Hillary a 6.8 out of 10. I really like her BIG EYES. Looks kind of like an anime character. (I had to take off a few points because we have nothing for comparison. She would be the first woman president and would be setting the standards for future woman presidents'... uh... presidential appearence. How much worse will she look in 4 years? Or 8? These are critical points to consider.)
Just to be clear I think Ruth Anne Minner is an EXCELLENT governor. I am pretty sure Delaware was the first state on the east coast to ban smoking in ALL PUBLIC PLACES including restaurants and bars. Don't quote me, I haven't done the research. I just get frightened when I see her. She reminds me of a masculine Leona Helmsley:
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On to the Republicans.
John McCain
Pillsbury dough boy. He looks pudgy. No news there, it's been said before, but this is not necessarily a draw back. he does look presidential... a bit. He is kind of... "non-symmetrical" though. Just enough to put me off a bit. I just can't get past that for some reason. He is also very "monochromatic". If you squint... his face disappears.. it just blends in with his head and hair and becomes a "blond smudge". I give McCain a 5.3 out of 10. I feel awkward since I don't know how much his appearance may be a result of his war experiences, I'm just being honest.
Mike Huckabee
He is fine as long as the camera NEVER shows the back or top of his head. That bald spot looks like a Mennonite covering or a yarmulke. It's perfectly round and symmetrical. The edges are unnaturally smooth. I want to digitally enhance a picture of it too see if it is a perfect circle. Many years ago he could have just used shoe polish... but now with HDTV he can't get away with that. This would be the only time I would recommend some kind of hair piece for anyone. I am balding myself. My bald spot has been spreading and taking over my head more and more each year (I wish it would spread to... other places)... but I'm not running for president now am I? I remember the first time I saw his bald spot. He was on TV giving a speech and suddenly turned around to address his supporters and I just gasped; "AAACK! What the heck is that beanie on his head? Good lord that is one heck of a bald spot.".
Huckabee looks EXACTLY like someone I worked with for a few years. Nice guy and he was a republican as well. He gets points for that.
He also looks like Kevin Spacey one of my favorite actors:
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I give him 7.3 out of 10. If he NEVER EVER turns around in front of a camera, or tilts his head down while reading he could get an 8 easily. I also think maybe Mike and John should join a fitness club together. They both could use some toning up.
(How come no one has mentioned or made use of that movie "I
the Huckabees" for his campaign? Or even "I like Mike"?)Mitt Romney
I saved the "best" for last (remember, this has nothing at all to do with politics. This is purely based on "Presidential Appearance"). Nothing wrong here. No complaints. This guy is PERFECT. He looks like a president. I have absolutely NO idea if he could be a good president but MAN he certainly looks the part. If I was making a movie and needed an extra to play the president as a small unimportant side roll in the background of a few scenes, with maybe a line or two of dialog (I don't know how well he can act after all) and he walked in... I would pick him. I can see his visage on coins and in paintings. He's got that look. "He's too sexy for your party...".
In conclusion, I think the Republicans win on points. Although now that McCain seems to be the front runner he brings down the average. And we don't even know who the Republican VP will be (although it looks like it might be a McCain/Huckabee ticket). If we do get a Hillary/Obama or Obama/Hillary pairing for the Dems they go ahead on points. This is by no means any type of endorsement. We should really make these decisions based on much more important issues. But in case of a tie... I think we could save a lot of trouble down the road if we base the decision on having to watch this person on TV all the time. We need someone "easy on the eyes" I think. If it's too close to call then looks should be as important as ability. They have a talent category in beauty contests after all. Why not a beauty category in a talent contest.
Vernon "3.2 out of 10" Zehr
And most of the republican ones are posing with their pretty faces on. It's a shame Natalie Portman isn't in the Democrat list (what with her being a Democrat). She would have raise the bar significantly. But damn, the Republicans have Laura Bush! Phowaaar.