What political figure has influenced you personally & why?
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President Bush, I can see how to work through tough times with a lot of stupid liberals critizing everything and complementing nothing.  I once heard a liberal say that hurricane Katrina was bush's fault.\n\nOur president is so confident and strong in his faith that he can work through this and still succede
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Marilyn Monroe-Want to know how she really died.\nBill Clinton-He fascinates me.\nHenry David Thoreau-Share his values\nRalph Waldo Emerson-same as with Thoreau\nmy mom
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who actually has done the most for you??
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First, I look for someone who has similar views.  My vote is first and foremost electing someone to represent me.  Then, honesty, integrity, loayalty, wisdom and the ability to stand up for what they believe in.
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My opinion: Abe Lincoln. He helped to keep a divided nation together under some of the most adverse conditions and situations that any president has ever had to contend with- and not only on a national level but on a personal level as well. All that while having to sleep in an awkward angular position in a too-small bed, with a crazy woman by his side and Monica Lewinsky nowhere in sight! A true American hero if you ask me. :)
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My father. He always stood by me even when I abandoned him. He taught me a trade that has been good for me. Loaned me the money to buy my new house. Helped me in uncountable ways. He has been an example of character and honesty. He is sincere in His beliefs, loves my mom, and has always been a help to his neighbors and friends. It may sound almost unreal but it is true. Many others have spoken the same way of him. I wish I was more like him.
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If ordinary folk get involved in politics, not very many people know or care about their opinions.  But celebrities have a great deal of influence.  If they have a candidate or issue which is of importance to them, they are aware of the fact that their fans will often go along with them; they have influence.  If I was famous, I would use that power to put forth my political opinions, too.  Wouldn't you?
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got to go with hannity....but i like them all really.\n\nthank god for them. do you remember 20 years ago when the libs had a monopoly on the media???
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Two names come to mind right off, one of which is not necessarily a politician... Ross Perot and Kucinich.\n\nPerot because he had his own billions; therefore, rejected special interest groups influencing him.\n\nKucinich because in a nutshell, the man has more integrity in his little toe than most politicians have in their entire body. If he doesn't believe in an issue, he will reject special interest groups in a flash.\n\nI don't think all politicians start out corrupt but that politics turns them that way.
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I think the senator, because ultimately they make the federal law. They influence much of what the presidents do and how he/she do it. They also have a major impact on the local economy since they bring ideas from their local people’s constrains and put in implementations that would resolve most issues Americans face. One example of that could be New Orleans. They also have a major impact in the global economy. For example, funds to rebuild Iraq have to go through the senate. The senate imposes trade barriers with China. The senate put in embargo with Cuba. We also know presidents have to be approved by the senate prior to become one; my concept about governor is not bad but we have to think their duty involve much of the local economy. They can move very little resources as compare to senators and work more independently with what the federal government gives them.  Federal laws also control governors; but for senators, let me just say they are the law. If the senate does not like what one Governor do, they can stop him/her from doing it; but it does not necessarily work the other way.
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Voters, for one. To some degree, the economy. Random events, disasters [man-made and otherwise], acts of nature, etc. Also, other governments--their views, actions, etc--can influence policy, as well.
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Other than Bush? Hmm... Ones that I remember are Nixon/Ford and Carter. I do like Carter as an ex-president though.
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I'm not sure how this fits into the Politics and Government category, but yes, I have many.  Ahmet Kaya, Ibrahim Tatlises, Pamela, to name a few.\n\nHere are a couple of links for you to check out also.
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Nelson Mandela.\n\nEven though he is retired, I can't think of anyone who commands as much genuine worldwide affection and respect.
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YES I do. As a matter of fact, i do admire HONEST & INTELLIGENT politicians rather than famous and glamorous actors/actresses. I really like their wits and intelligence. I always wanted to be a good leader since I was a child and  I experienced it through friends, family and business. Like politicians, not are 100% deserving to be one and that i may be compared for, i used to make mistakes too.
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IMHO, it is not the candidates, age, sex, status, party affiliation, religion or anything else but where they PERSONALY stand on some certain key issues that I am interested in. If they are the candidate that most closely matches my beliefs/issue, then they get my vote.
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Physically or Politically?\nPhysically, definitely Barack Obama. \nPolitically I like Clinton and McCain.