Would You Vote for a Candidate Because of Their Spouse?

by Chris D Posted 2012/09/04 17:45:24

Related Topics: Michelle Obama, Anne Romany, Female Vote, Elections, Democratic Convention, President Obama, Michelle, Politics, Candidate, Romney, DNC, Wives

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	Maybe	290 votes	21%

The first lady will be kicking off the Democratic National Convention hoping to shore up the female vote this evening. Ann Romney did the same thing at the RNC. It seems a bit ridiculous that women would vote for a candidate based on the likability of the wives, but it is a ridiculous world that we live in ... would you vote for Obama or Romney because of Michelle or Ann?

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AndrewTally 2012/09/04 19:53:03

No

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Absolutely not.

By the way, at least Mrs. Obama is genuine (or at least appears to be).
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don 2012/09/23 15:31:42

No

Nope. Love my wife but nope.

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Patriot Lady 2012/09/18 07:05:43

No

No way! What a stupid thing to do.

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blumunofky 2012/09/15 19:26:26

No

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Ugh. Me no do what huzband say since I make own fire and carry own spear.

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BigD_U.... to blumunofky 2012/09/17 22:21:59
megan 2012/09/13 23:02:31

Maybe

because Michelle rocks!!

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Tre 2012/09/11 16:39:41

No

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I'm fully capable of making up my own mind. Don't need all the other hoopla that others need to make a decision.

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granny 2012/09/10 18:31:24

No

I am intelligent enough to know who I want to vote for so no I would NEVER choose a candidate by his or her spouse that would just be ignorant!!!

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MS PRUD 2012/09/09 19:54:31

No

I have a brain and I use it. He has his own brain.

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Dave 007 2012/09/09 11:47:48

No

Is this a stupid question or is voting "Yes" the real stupid answer?

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T 2012/09/08 11:53:54

Maybe

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For me, it is a low weighted variable in the equation, but it is still in the equation.

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Bob DiN 2012/09/08 10:44:44

No

Niether would my wife.

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Cat 2012/09/08 06:25:27

Maybe

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Because of Their Spouse? Who are they? Is the candidate a two headed person? Is the spouse human? .....;-D

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mustangluver 2012/09/07 15:53:04

No

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Wives do have a huge influence in their husbands life but i would not vote for the candidate because i didn't like the wife.

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Cubatista92 2012/09/07 11:30:56

No

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but their spouse is a big part in elections.,. sadly. people look at them like teams. not single politicians... if their spouse f**s it up in some personal way, completely unrelated to the campaign, they pay for it... sadly.

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Okie Lady 2012/09/07 04:38:12

Yes

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In this case, I might. Ann Romney is a classy lady who will represent our country well as a first lady.

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aslan to Okie Lady 2012/09/07 11:23:33

I agree!

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jason 2012/09/07 02:11:01

No

+1
Negative ghostrider.

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supreme 2012/09/07 01:48:51

No

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Probably not but the spouse may be and insight to their character.

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MiGustoEs 2012/09/06 21:05:57

Maybe

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I answered with "maybe" because though my vote would mainly be based on the candidates goals, beliefs and record, a review of his wife might reflect or be telling of his character. In the Obamas' case, Michelle seems very forthright and sincere. She strives to help and improve our citizens.

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Jezebel 2012/09/06 18:53:12

No

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Their spouse isn't the one running for office so why should I vote based on their morals, their ideas, and their incentives? They could be totally different from the actual candidates.

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Frannin 2012/09/06 17:54:12

No

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no

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supercar55 2012/09/06 17:14:40 (edited)
Inquisitve Kat 2012/09/06 17:01:41

No

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I can't believe this is a question... so roughly 25% of voters are morons? Oh wait, not surprised...

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Dave 007 to Inquisi... 2012/09/09 11:48:31

+1
Excellent!

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AdmrlLocke 2012/09/06 16:48:54

No

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I vote for the candidate, although in Bill Clinton's case, if he'd been married to a Republican, his policies would have been substantially less liberal. :-D

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freethinker 2012/09/06 16:05:40

Maybe

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I Now say Maybe cuz I have seen what The Mooch has done in Stealing so much money from We the People for her vacations and frivilous Wasting!! And this After she Maybe is proud of America!! So yeah, Now that does factor in!!

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RJeffreySavlov 2012/09/06 14:48:29

No

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But I would vote against a candidate because of their spouse.

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santana1 2012/09/06 14:28:17

No

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That would be dishonest to yourself and the person who you wanted to see in office.

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SunShine 2012/09/06 14:20:48

No

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but I might NOT vote for them because of their spouse.. especially if they are a dominating person and have influence on their partner.

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tom C 2012/09/06 13:38:25 (edited)

Maybe

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The wife can have a lot of influence on the spouse.....
and have been granted power to be in charge of agendas ..even though they werent elected...
Michelle Obama...thinks she is the Food Czar...while she eats all the junk food she wants..

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Robert to tom C 2012/09/06 21:00:10

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I don't mean any harm, but that attitude says that must be young because no one except your doctor can tell you what to eat and others can only offer suggestions. An adult knows this. Obesity in this country is excessive and most of her campaigns address obesity and not just eating a snack every now and then. If you're not obese than she's not talking to you. Children in general don't rip and run like they did back in my day. Also, she obviously works out and her body looks like it and most nutritionists will tell you that there is nothing wrong with splurging every now and then as long as it's kept in moderation.

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tom C to Robert 2012/09/07 23:48:19

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wrong on many counts ...Im not young ...its not my attitude..but rather her meddling in school lunch menus,,,,,and fast food menus ...telling us whats good to eat and whats not......when she has no position in government....and doesnt follow her own guidelines...

and she is a little chunky.............

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Robert to tom C 2012/09/13 14:38:42
MiGustoEs to tom C 2012/09/06 21:10:59

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By your remark it is plain to see you harbor anger/hate toward the first lady. What does it matter if she eats any junk food or not? Obviously she does not over-eat: Look at the tone and figure of her body - that says it all. And anyone whom works at keeping physically fit will tell you that it is okay to "treat yourself" on an indulgence once in awhile. If she where even 50 pounds overweight, I might have agreed with you but you are just spewing hate.

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Bob DiN to tom C 2012/09/08 10:47:45

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That's called hypocracy.

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Playerazzi 2012/09/06 13:35:17

No

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..... BUT sometimes the spouse deserves to be taken into consideration.

Not sure?

Edith Wilson
Dolly Madison
Hillary Clinton (heck, BILL Clinton is going to be a candidate's spouse in 2016.. )

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Scandalf 2012/09/06 13:09:52

No

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It would be the most stupid thing an elector could ever do!

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Wahvlvke 2012/09/06 13:04:46

No

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But I would vote against ... for instance the wookie bitch had more lies in her speech than there were words.

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SunShine to Wahvlvke 2012/09/06 14:22:32

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you got that right.. Actually Clinton surprised me last night.. he lied too.. guess it's a lib thing..

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