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lorne13 路 61-69, M
it matters if the record shows a history of violence because that indicates a very impulsive and aggressive person, the kind who would start a war instead of looking for better ways of dealing with people
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Justawmn 路 36-40, F
Obviously but were talking relationships
lorne13 路 61-69, M
@Unlovable: and which candidate attacked his wife?
Justawmn 路 36-40, F
Yes i agree w the violent person factor. I didn't know any candidate that hit his wife. But a history of violence no you shouldn't be allowed to run
Heartlander 路 80-89, M
Yes. To the point of providing clues to the candidate's character, honesty, leadership, respect for others, fairness, and sense of priorities.
SW-User
No. If he or she is the best person to run the country, they could be Henry VIII for all I care
TexChik 路 F
JFK and Johnson were philanderers while in office , clinton made it a big deal
katielass 路 F
If they have not committed a crime, it doesn't matter at all. To me.
CaptainCanadia 路 41-45, M
Honestly, it depends. IDGAF if a political leader has affairs or broken marriages or whatever. If a political leader has committed rape or other serious crimes that people may say are related to their personal life, well then we have a problem.
Xuan12 路 31-35, M
To a limited extent. A divorce isn't too big of a deal, cheating is a bit more. Being single isn't really a problem. The confounding thing is when they have problems like multiple divorces and adultery, and claim to be running on religious virtues.
SW-User
Only if they think they are the Pope and preach what they don't practice. Then it's fair game. Otherwise no.
Zonuss 路 41-45, M
Fair game. But isn't it always.
Cierzo 路 M
No. Private life is a private matter.
TexChik 路 F
Yeah well it happened and the libs thought nothing of it @Cierzo:
Heartlander 路 80-89, M
@TexChik: Yes, that's why character matters. Unfortunately, we seem to be in an era where the need to be in power trumps everything else.
TexChik 路 F
@Heartlander: my point exactly
Justawmn 路 36-40, F
Nope thats their business
SW-User
Not at all. It's between the spouses