Could the average American ever win a Presidential election?

2016-08-07T01:26:53-04:00

We can all agree that the electoral system is deeply flawed. There are two primary parties, of which only their party members can vote. After two candidates are chosen, it comes down to a national election / "suggestion." The electoral college then votes for the President.

Realistically, only mega rich candidates and candidates who can sway/buy the media have a chance..

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2016 3:58 AM

2016-08-07T03:58:45-04:00

Not in the current environment. K street would have to be gone, the senators would be chosen by there respective states as prescribed by the US Constitution, the congress would be a part time job where representatives would have to live in their respective districts with the people they represent. And finally there would be no such thing as a career politician.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Aug 7 at 2016 9:26 AM

2016-08-07T09:26:21-04:00

I posted this previously.

Response by Maj John Bell made Aug 8 at 2016 2:18 AM

2016-08-08T02:18:45-04:00

Why not? Right now we have two way below average Americans. (Sorry, I couldn't pass it up)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2016 10:37 PM

2016-08-08T22:37:35-04:00

The major party system demands that at least national level politicians have a certain net worth. I have seen these numbers from some states, and they are both in the 100s of millions of dollars. So IOT get endorsed by a major party, you have to be able to demonstrate tremendous personal wealth or be so amazingly popular that others will fund your start up. Sadly, this means that regular guys/gals have no chance.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2016 8:50 PM

2016-08-12T20:50:09-04:00

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 24 at 2016 4:44 PM

2016-08-24T16:44:52-04:00

ENS Private RallyPoint Member My answer is "Hell No!", we are seeing even an above average person climb an uphill battle against the an ingrained institution - those beind the scenes that control the money, our government, our lives. I believe we have lost America to an Institution of people like the Clintons and the Clinton Foundation(s), Super pacs, and powerful organizations that wouldn't dream of a simple Man or Woman running for the "puppet office" (it has become) POTUS. What happened to America, what happened to the system that was put in place by our forefathers, and how did we let it get away! Is there a way to ever get it back or will we all lose our freedoms someday to the institution? You can define the Institution anyway you want to - its there and it exist! What form will it take this week? Sorry I'm just disappointed this year with the elections and all the crap that is going on. It's much worse than it was in the mid 70's

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2016 8:32 PM

2016-08-24T20:32:41-04:00

Mr. Smith don't go to Washington no mo!!!