In your opinion, who should be president of the US?
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Do you mean the next president (who will be elected in November 2008)?  Out of the likely candidates, my favorite is Russ Feingold (Senator from Wisconsin).  He is against the Patriot Act, against the Iraq war, co-wrote campaign finance reform, and seems to be the only Senator with the courage and conviction to stand up against Bush.
717007
Obama. He has the charisma to unite the nation which is really what we need right now. Also, the "inexperience" should not be an issue. Look at the John F Kennedy. He had one term in the Senate before he was elected and everyone loved him (granted, his assassination was quite unfortunate, I think he could have done so much more with a second term.) Another inexperienced president was Lincoln, I don't think anyone can effectively argue that he was not a good president. Obama's short time in Washington means that he has had less time to be exposed to the corruption that is so common there.
548348
Though I would love to see Hillary become president, I think you're right.  There are too many people right now that are not ready for a woman in office.  I think the only chance she could have to win the presidency would be if she chose Bill as her vice president.  I think that as vice president she could show her ability to govern this country and then perhaps in the future America would better accept her as commander in chief.  I personally like Wesley Clark, and think he and Hillary could achieve great things together.
815159
I'd go with Hillary.  Men have been running the country from the beginning.  It's about time we see what girl power can do.
111696
I would pick Ronald Reagan. He was a great guy.
1086363
George Bush, because he is a complete idiot who cannot run a country yet he was able to win re-election.  He must be a good politician.
386438
Agreed. Ol' Condy has been nothing but a "yes-woman" for the Bush administration from the get go. There's no way I would willingly endorse anyone who is going to continue this administration's disasterous policies for another four years.\n\nMs. Rice is a step above Hillary in my book, but leagues below other qualified people that could fill the leadership void. For what it's worth, my personal choice for president would be Colin Powell. Even though he has said he won't run, that guy has sense beyond his years and I would be honored to call him "president."
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It's entirely a matter of preference and opinion. \n\nWith that said: Bill Clinton. :)
211599
greenspan, hands down....he should be president too
508490
Best or 2nd best.  Lincoln or Reagan.\n\nBTW, Answerman is an asshole.
108912
i just want someone who has sense. i am so tired of everything being so divided in washington between the republicans and the democrates and the house and the senate. i mean they cant even work on eny thing together the way they need to. they need to fix social security and pass the right laws and stuff. i just want a good president .
1000674
I don't know, hopefully not Hilary Clinton.  Someone I think would make a good president is Condaleeza Rice.
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President of the United States.\n\nJust look at our president - he never knows what the people in the office next to him are doing, doesn't know any of the latest trends or hip people, doesn't have time to read any books or magazines and only travels for work.  The only time that he gets to himself is hauling brush on his farm - and even then people are following him around.
968420
Agreed. I believe that's what voters are for. I mean, think about it: if the Supreme Court was appointed by his daddy, who do you think they'd give (give being the key word) the presidency to? Even if it took longer, wouldn't it've been a better idea if the whole country just re-voted?
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George Washington is by far the best President to date. He had no idea what he was getting himself into, but took the job anyway. He served the Untied States in the same way he had served the colonies during the Revolution, with complete control and undying support. When asked if he would continue into a third term, he declined. Hell, they tried to make the guy king at first.\n\nOn the complete other side of the spectrum is FDR. He became the country's first elected emperor. It is his fault that the current federal government is so huge. They have to have agencies to watch agencies now because of his liberal reforms. I admit that during the Great Depression, his reforms helped a small portion of the country, but after the War those programs should have been faded out. Instead he set the precedent for the federal government to control every aspect of our lives.
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I believe it comes down to who is president. We need a strong and inspiring leader that appeals to both sides. With that in mind:\n\nColin Powell. \n\nNOT Oprah Winfrey... since when did having a talk show, fighting obesity and running a book club qualify you for anything other than getting more money?\n\nBut Colin Powell will connect with minorities, if that's a concern; he was a respected General and trusted aide. He has proven leadership skills, understanding of global politics. His only flaw is that he probably isn't so strong with econmics, and a good advisor could serve him there.
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I would have to go with FDR.  Apparently many people of his time agreed with me, because he is the only President to have been elected four times. He served just over 12 years.  He brought the country out of depression, creating many jobs, such as the TVA and the CCC (Tennessee Valley Authority and Civilian Conservation Corps.) He was a rich man who was truly for the poor people. I think he is just about the greatest President we have ever had, with the possible exception of the first George.\n\nOutside of Presidents, I would have to say Martin Luther King.  He was such a great man.  He worked so hard to establish civil rights and to work out good relations between the races.  I think the worst thing that ever happened to race relations in this country was his assassination.