The 2020 Presidential Election

[madoka]

Now that both Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have come out and said that they have considered running, who would win between them if they became the candidates for the parties they identify with?

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/01/oprah-doesnt-rule-out-running-for-president.html

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-rock-running-for-president-2020

 

[JimKiler]

Don't forget to add Mark Zuckerberg to the poll. he will be touring all 50 states and his contract with Facebook allows him to still work for FB while in government.

 

[nakedfrog]

For every one of you that doesn't vote for Joe Exotic in the next election, I'm going to come to your house and ejaculate on your doorknob in the night (or day, if you happen to work nights).

 

[TwiceOver]

I'd vote for The Rock in a heart beat. If he were actually a republican. The guy knows how to work.

 

[ultimatebob]

Is Dwayne Johnson really a Republican? If so, shouldn't be a 2nd term Trump supporter?

 

[madoka]

Is Dwayne Johnson really a Republican? If so, shouldn't be a 2nd term Trump supporter?

According to the Washington Post he is:

According to the Post, the Fast and the Furious star’s political strengths include being a mixed-race registered Republican in the crucial state of Florida, as well as being one of the most consistently likable stars in America. In a subsequent Instagram post, the actor shared a screenshot of the piece, adding, “More and more pieces like this are popping up due to the Presidential election and they're cool/fun to read...I care DEEPLY about our county...and the idea of one day becoming President to create real positive impact and global change is very alluring.”

If so, shouldn't be a 2nd term Trump supporter?

In my fantasy scenario, I'm assuming Trump is impeached/left office and will not run for a second term.

 

[madoka]

I'd vote for The Rock in a heart beat. If he were actually a republican. The guy knows how to work.

I would imagine that Oprah is damn near unstoppable. I would guess over 90% of the black vote and over 75% of the female vote is a virtual lock.

 

[sandorski]

Both seem highly Electable, but neither seem good candidates for the Job.

 

[madoka]

Both seem highly Electable, but neither seem good candidates for the Job.

President Trump proved political qualifications don't really matter.

 

[KeithP]

It would be hard to pick between those two…if either of them supported capital punishment for posting in the wrong forum I would vote for them.

-KeithP

 

[sandorski]

President Trump proved political qualifications don't really matter.

I think it's going to matter in 2020. This is a clusterfuck and people are going to want to stay far away from it, for awhile.

 

[polarmystery]

If the Rock Wins, we'll finally be at that point in the timeless documentary of the Zeitgeist:

 

[BurnItDwn]

Following the logical path from Obama to Oompa Loompa leaves us with obvious 2020 victory won by Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man.

 

[MrSquished]

I'd prefer no more celebrity Presidential candidates at all, thank you.

 

[TwiceOver]

I would imagine that Oprah is damn near unstoppable. I would guess over 90% of the black vote and over 75% of the female vote is a virtual lock.

I didn't say he'd win, I intentionally led off with "I'd vote for..."

Oprah is a lock though. Can't wait for her to give away my paycheck.

 

[JimKiler]

Is Dwayne Johnson really a Republican? If so, shouldn't be a 2nd term Trump supporter?

How does that work, can republicans still campaign and force a primary? It is not a guarantee to get re elected is it?

 

[Sonikku]

In the Boondocks it was foretold;

 

[manly]

I would imagine that Oprah is damn near unstoppable. I would guess over 90% of the black vote and over 75% of the female vote is a virtual lock.

Unstoppable in the Democratic primary, but not in the general election. You might say Hillary had a lot of baggage, but it doesn't seem the U.S. electorate is ready to vote for a female POTUS yet.

The setup was nearly ideal for Hillary in 2008 as the economy was wrecked by laissez faire capitalism; she just had to get past some junior senator with almost no name recognition. This year she would've lost to many of the GOP candidates in the field, but Trump was highly beatable and a guy like Ted Cruz was also beatable.

Maybe Oprah doesn't have "Benghazi" to deal with, but half the electorate wouldn't even give her a chance to begin with. If anything one would trust Clinton more as Commander-in-Chief material than Oprah AFAIK.

 

[slayer202]

kill me now

 

[John Connor]

Just goes to show you that the political process has turned into a flipping joke.

I wouldn't be surprised if someone like "The Rock" or Dopra gets in there because the people, it seems don't think someone with good intentions and a solid background in running a business or knows politics should be President.

 

[JujuFish]

the people, it seems don't think someone with good intentions and a solid background in running a business or knows politics should be President.

If only there were such a person to prove this statement right or wrong.

 

[JimKiler]

If only there were such a person to prove this statement right or wrong.

Ha!

 

[AznAnarchy99]

How does that work, can republicans still campaign and force a primary? It is not a guarantee to get re elected is it?

Yeah happens all the time where another party member challenges the incumbent.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

Oprah Weighty will not get my vote. She's fat and doesn't like the fact that she's fat. She has money to have fat removed, but instead goes and does weight loss commercials while being fat and not keeping wieght off. moral of my rant is she ain't going to get anything done, or anything done the right way. And who could say no to a president known as The Rock?

 

[Red Squirrel]

Rosie O'Donnell should run, that would be hilarious. Imagine her and Trump at a debate.