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I could see it happening... a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #1
Sure, but probably not a vegan. porphyrian Sep 2012 #2
Bill Clinton became a vegan, lost 24 pounds, healing himself by not ingesting any cholesterol DonViejo Sep 2012 #27
After he was President. That's fine, but not likely to be what many Americans do. porphyrian Sep 2012 #28
I think it will depend on if the "vegan candidate" is DonViejo Sep 2012 #29
Sure. I'm not saying it's impossible, just unlikely. porphyrian Sep 2012 #31
he has talked about veggie burgers in the WH Coexist Sep 2012 #46
They're supposed to be pretty good. n/t porphyrian Sep 2012 #48
Good point YankeyMCC Sep 2012 #37
Why not? DJ13 Sep 2012 #3
Good one! randome Sep 2012 #25
I have to admit something. bluestate10 Sep 2012 #4
Order this book - $10.95 - That's what turned us vegetarian in '89. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #7
YES! veganlush Sep 2012 #14
Our three daughters are all life-long vegetarians and the youngest is almost 18. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #21
I was already a vegetarian when I read that, also in '89. Codeine Sep 2012 #23
I particularly liked that it was about evenly divided between health and ethics matters. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #52
Reading the China Study right now at night ....John Robbins does the forward lunasun Sep 2012 #51
Yeah, here it is nearing the end of September and our tomatoes are STILL setting new fruit. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #53
there is nothing in meat that veganlush Sep 2012 #16
germany elected one in the 1930s arely staircase Sep 2012 #5
Hitler was not a vegetarian. Luminous Animal Sep 2012 #10
it would seem he was arely staircase Sep 2012 #15
No, no, no - the argument goes like this Retrograde Sep 2012 #24
Except for the pesky little fact that he actually WASN'T a vegetarian. Care Acutely Sep 2012 #64
From your link, he ate sausages, ham, squab, and caviar... Luminous Animal Sep 2012 #56
no, the link quotes people who didn't know him personally proposing theories arely staircase Sep 2012 #62
Hahaha!!! Yes, quotes his chef, a woman who cooked for him, and his own book. Luminous Animal Sep 2012 #65
Not me. I look like Tommy Chong. FOX would claim I want to decriminalize pot - which I would. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #6
Its a stupid reason for someone not to be president. undeterred Sep 2012 #8
as a vegan veganlush Sep 2012 #9
by the way, veganlush Sep 2012 #12
+ a brazillion undeterred Sep 2012 #18
Great post. MuseRider Sep 2012 #34
i like meat but i have no problem with people that don't eat it. it's a much healthier way to go... dionysus Sep 2012 #55
Amen to everything you said jsmirman Sep 2012 #17
Bill Clinton is a vegan. Bet he could. nolabear Sep 2012 #11
Bill Clinton? Vegan? ..... Well, I'll be damned. He IS! Buns_of_Fire Sep 2012 #22
You're getting a bit too close to our plans for world domination. LeftyMom Sep 2012 #13
I can't see why not. MineralMan Sep 2012 #19
Bill Clinton has become a vegan since his heart problems began. GoCubsGo Sep 2012 #20
I think you're right it would YankeyMCC Sep 2012 #38
Probably a nonissue as long as it wasnt a political position aikoaiko Sep 2012 #26
NEVER! BOG PERSON Sep 2012 #30
"There's something unnatural and frogmarch Sep 2012 #32
If there is, it won't be Dennis. He has run too many times and been shoved Cleita Sep 2012 #33
Depends on the vegetarian and his/her past. flvegan Sep 2012 #35
I don't think so. Refusing food is seen as rude, even when someone's got good reasons riderinthestorm Sep 2012 #36
That's a good answer YankeyMCC Sep 2012 #39
A "plain" vegetarian? Probably. A Vegan, probably not. Odin2005 Sep 2012 #40
Bill Clinton's vegan. Chelsea too. LeftyMom Sep 2012 #41
DOH, I thought he was just a Vegetarian, my bad! Odin2005 Sep 2012 #42
Dammit! I was counting on your vote when I run. flvegan Sep 2012 #43
Does this mean I can't go wardrobe shopping on the campaign credit card? LeftyMom Sep 2012 #44
I didn't say I wouldn't vote for you! Odin2005 Sep 2012 #45
I doubt it and I'm a vegetarian. I've been called a Communist etc Raine Sep 2012 #47
Vegetarian, probably. Vegan, probably not. But Kucinich couldn't win, anyway, Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #49
It depends whether they were an "activist" (or at least perceived as being one). NYC Liberal Sep 2012 #50
I don't mean to sound flippant but maybe if one was to run, we'd be done with GMOs. nc4bo Sep 2012 #54
I think like many things it is just a matter of time Marrah_G Sep 2012 #57
If not, then Americans are stupid beyond redemption. Game over. nt Zorra Sep 2012 #58
Why not? The man who started Mexico's revolution... a la izquierda Sep 2012 #59
I think they would have a better shot then a heavy person, like Chris Christie. Jennicut Sep 2012 #60
No, they're too ethical. hello larry Sep 2012 #61
Yes, if Obama was a Vegan he would still Win JI7 Sep 2012 #63
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