We do a lot of bashing in here, often for good reason. So it got me thinking... what politicians, present or past, do you all actually like? I am not saying you think they are perfect, but, ones who you think are at least close to what you'd like to see?

 

I would like Ron Paul if he was more of a realist. He's a really honest guy.

 

I don't really mind most senators regardless of party, but most of the politicians I really hate are in the House. And most of the craziest ones are in districts where they have no chance of being defeated in an election, so they never go away but periodically remind you of how irritating they are. Kind of like herpes.

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I don't agree with everything he says, but i find Mike Huckabee to be one of the more likeable people in the political world.

I don't agree with everything he says, but i find Mike Huckabee to be one of the more likeable people in the political world.

Agreed, forgot to mention him.

 

I used to like Jesse Jackson Jr. until the whole Blago thing.

Sen. Paul Simon from the great State of Illinois. I was in a documentary class in college and he took time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with us. I wasn't there, but the people that interviewed him said he was incredibly nice and accommodating. And he seemed to have a lot of integrity. I also like Durbin for some reason.

I really do like Barack Obama, as cliched as that may sound.

 

Bernie Sanders is another one I like too.

Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich.

 

 

Ron Paul and Jesse Ventura

Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich.

I actually respect Kucinich because he doesn't sugar coat what he believes in, unlike the other 99% of the bulls*** politicians out there.

 

Sen. Paul Simon from the great State of Illinois. I was in a documentary class in college and he took time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with us. I wasn't there, but the people that interviewed him said he was incredibly nice and accommodating. And he seemed to have a lot of integrity.

 

 

He made an appearance when I was in school about the time we were giving up the Panama Canal. Afterward, he spent about 15 minutes patiently explaining to a few people why that was a good thing. He may be the last of the honest beyond approach lawmaker.

Henry Waxman

Russ Feingold

Dick Lugar

 

Jim Webb

Bernie Sanders

Russ Feingold

Gavin Newsom

Tim Kaine, Barack Obama, Mark Warner

We do a lot of bashing in here, often for good reason. So it got me thinking... what politicians, present or past, do you all actually like? I am not saying you think they are perfect, but, ones who you think are at least close to what you'd like to see?

 

 

None! All of them need to find a real job to earn their bread.

Past? Theodore Roosevelt. My very favorite political figure. He was a bit before my time.

Past? Theodore Roosevelt. My very favorite political figure. He was a bit before my time.

Harry Truman and the obvious Lincoln.

 

Interesting how little I know about the Congress/Senate before recent years.

Ronald Reagan, Abe Lincoln. Both Goldwaters. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

 

I also liked Silent Cal.

 

None of the current politicians really appeal to me. Ron Paul would be good if he wasn't so crazy. I like Peter Boulware (yes, the football player).

John Boccieri of Ohio's 15th District

 

Mike Signer, running for Lt. Gov. of Virginia right now.

 

i did a project on the former, and i know the latter. he's a good guy, and a reference on my resume. so i hope he wins.

Corey Booker

Gavin Newsom

Barack Obama

Russ Feingold

Dennis Kucinich

Nelson Mandela

 

Paul Wellstone

Jennifer Granholm - was always very nice to me.

Jon Corzine - once complimented me on his beard (I in turn complimented him on his sweater vest)

Dick Lugar

Bernie Sanders

Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford

 

Paul Wellstone

Jennifer Granholm - was always very nice to me.

Jon Corzine - once complimented me on his beard (I in turn complimented him on his sweater vest)

Dick Lugar

Bernie Sanders

Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford

 

Where is Barney?

Kevin Joyce, Illinois State Representative. I believe the 35th district. He's a democrat, but was one of my football coaches last year and is a really cool guy.

Reagan

Gingrich

Jindel

Braley, Huckabee

Durbin. I used to dispise the guy. But in recent years we have agreed on a few issues.