Chris Christie
Chris Christie has announced that he is running for President, but do you think he will get the GOP nomination in 2016?
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No Way!
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I know it sounds bad, and in some ways it is, but I legitimately would be afraid of someone that obese being president due to the number of possible health complications that could occur. Not only that but, visually, I think his image would not be a net positive for America considering we are already viewed as one of the most obese nations in the world (thanks Mexico for taking the crown). Not saying I think his weight should be anyone's business in his private life, but I think when it comes to Presidential politics these things need to be considered. Side: Yes
His weight will probably be a factor, but we have had heavy presidents in the past. He can play off that fact and make it inconsequential (maybe). I can't predict who would be selected by Republicans, and since it seems unreasonable for Christie to be the nominee, I think that makes him more likely. I never thought they would pick a Mormon, and now we are faced with the idea that they would never pick a fat guy. Who knows. Side: Yes
We have had many unhealthy presidents in the past. Ronald Reagan was 74(?) for his second term. He was suspected of having dementia or Alzheimer's. Reagan would have been more likely to drop dead than Christie (probably). Image-wise, we could also claim that an old crone like Hilary would not present the right image as the POTUS. Side: No Way!
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Since in truth the party leaders pick the nominee, it is unlikely that Christie will be chosen because he is not a conservative and he scares independents as to aggressive in his approach to politics. The party will choose the one most likely to win in the general election, and that ain't Christie. Side: No Way!
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