Reply #49: Being single is more of a liability than it might seem

[Tom Rinaldo]

Right now Feingold is one of about three Democrats I would consider supporting if Clark doesn't run, so I am not saying this to be anti Feingold. "America" loves having First Ladies, almost like most Brits enjoy having a Queen around. "America" likes looking at the White House and knowing that there's a "real family" living inside it, not a bachelor. When was the last time a single person was elected to be President anyway? I know that it has happened. I remember when Jerry Brown was running for President and everyone kept talking about him and Linda Rondstadt. It is a distraction that a candidate doesn't need, especially in this era of "family values". If Feingold's divorces weren't messy, I honestly feel they are much less of a problem for him than being single is. I am NOT saying that a single person can't run for and win the Presidency, just saying that it complicates the effort. I would be happy to see Feingold as President.