Lighthearted poll for the straight women and gay men of DU

[Miami Liberal]

Poll question: Lighthearted poll for the straight women and gay men of DU

or any straight guy who is confident enough with their sexuality to partake in the poll. If you think I'm missing anyone below please let me know.

Who do you think is the sexiest male democratic politician?

[Behind the Aegis]

1. multiple

I like a few of those choices! :)

[Sputnik]

22. Same here, lol. I had a tough time

choosing between Wes and Barack. I went with Wes because I've followed him for longer and he's such an incredibly masculine man....and those eyes, that smile. (melts)

Barack is closer to my age and is gorgeous. And his voice makes me tingle. He's simply got "it."

Clark/Obama '08. That would be one sexy, smart ticket. :P

[sk8tenn]

48. Is it too early for "Clark 08" stickers?

I've been thinking of making up a bumper sticker of that and putting it on my car. Actually, that came to mind on Nov. 3rd.

Clark is an unnervingly attractive man. I thought he was part Russian on his father's side, and I think some of the good looks must come from that part of his heritage. I'm a figure skater, and those devastatingly attractive Russian pairs skaters like Sergei Grinkov and Anton Siharulidze (sp.? - The one from 2002)come immediately to mind.

[Sputnik]

51. The Clark '08 stickers might be

a bit premature. I don't want the GOP to paint a target on his back, but I sure plan on holding on to my "America Needs Wes Clark" bumper sticker and hope it will be relevant.

Wes is "unnervingly attractive" as you said. His classically handsome face and intellect are an irresistible combination. Even a Republican acquaintance of mine admitted to me during the early days of the Iraq War that she had never had a crush on an older man, but she did have one on General Clark. I smiled, knowing in my heart that he is a Democrat and that she had no idea.

What's amazing is how much younger and attractive Clark looks in person (again, those EYES!) He's not short either. Compact, yes. Short, no. My husband and I had our pic made with Wes and Gert. I'm 5'7" and had heels on and Wes is still a few inches taller than me. My husband is 6'0" and looks about a couple of inches taller than Wes. I'd guess he's about 5'10".

[Syrinx]

2. I'm a straight guy, but I say Edwards is the most handsome n/t

[Miami Liberal]

10. Agree

Edwards IS gorgeous but doesn't have that oomph.

[Clarkie1]

15. Even with that "mole" thingy?

[Miami Liberal]

18. Nobody's perfect

[comsymp]

91. That mole thingy... some say it's hot-

And some, of course, like it hot...




/just sayin'

[Miami Liberal]

3. My pick is Howard Dean

He inspires me with his passion. A few years ago I would have said Bill Clinton though.

[Starlight]

11. Absolutely. Passion is a good thing. n/t

[NamVetsWeeLass]

4. Edwards is my choice, but I have to say that I also

think that Wes Clark is easy on the eyes too. Mrs. Edwards definately hooked a hottie, though. Elizabeth, You ROCK!

[saracat]

5. John Edwards is without a doubt one of the best looking men to run for

office! He is even flawless up close. He dresses beautifully too!

[sandnsea]

6. Barack Obama

That man is just on fire!

[OneBlueSky]

8. as a gay man, I'll second that . . . the rest leave me cold . . . n/t

.

[fortyfeetunder]

19. Tall, dark and handsome

what more can we say?

[independentpiney]

20. I'm a straight guy, but Barack is my choice

So handsome, and he just exudes dignity and intelligence

[underseasurveyor]

21. His overt passion and drive

definitely sets him apart from the rest. THAT is very appealing and attractive.

[babylonsister]

36. Obama=Intelligence and self-confidence! n/t

[sonicx]

7. I'm straight, but Wes is best. You can really see him as president while..

Edwards you can't as much.

[Neoma]

9. Aww you got to be kidding!

have you EVER seen kerry when he was young?!

[arcos]

12. Gavin Newsom n/t

[Behind the Aegis]

29. OH YES!

Yummy on a stick!

[Warren DeMontague]

41. Sure, if you go for the yuppie with shellacked-on hair look.

Don't get me wrong, I think Gavin proved himself as a stand-up dude on the subject of Gay Marriage. And I was a Matt Gonzales supporter. Some argue that Newsom hurt us this election, some even argue that he was secretly trying to help Bush along with his high tax bracket Marina friends... I don't buy either of those, and even if the first one is true, I don't buy that there is a "right time" and a "wrong time" to do the right thing.

And I'm a straight man.

But I'm not happy, aesthetically speaking, that San Francisco has been overrun with 3 piece suit yuppies. I'll take the Jerry Garcia look over the Brooks Bros. Look any day.

[Sugarbleus]

13. Can't believe I'm doing this..LOL but...

What the hell..a little fun can't hurt.

I'm torn between Obama and Wes; though Cuomo is appealing to me too.

I like 'em rugged and I like 'em exotic. :evilgrin:

[Clarkie1]

14. Confident straight guy says...

It's either Clark or Obama...I can't decide.

[Piperay]

16. Edward is the handsomest but

as a straight woman I find Clark the hottest. :9 :D I really love the Big Dawg :loveya: but find him more like a big ole Teddy Bear.:-)

[xchrom]

17. some one said gavin newsome, i agree.

then there's wes clark for that handsome daddy type.
dean for the mad preppy.
edwards, pretty boy type, yummy.
i want them all!

[tedoll78]

24. Gavin is indeed hot.

I voted for Clark (woof!) of those listed, but now you've reminded me of the hotness that is Gavin.

I have a military thing though.. :evilgrin:

[Dem2theMax]

62. I voted for Clark, and believe me, I was NOT thinking 'daddy.' lol.

I can't print my thoughts here. (all apologies to Mrs. Clark. :) )

[Politicub]

23. Dean is very handsome

I wouldn't kick him out of bed unless he's better on the floor.

[Miami Liberal]

25. LOL n/t

[Miami Liberal]

89. kick

[Zhade]

26. Obama, because while Edwards is good-looking...

Obama's principles blow him out of the water. Obama wouldn't have voted for the IWR, and that's attractive.

Of course, I'm bi, so let me say that Cynthia McKinney is also attractive, for the same reason.

[Cuban_Liberal]

27. OBAMA!

I'd so him in a heartbeat!

;)

[Kingshakabobo]

28. Obama/Edwards-three way .. hehe n/t

[hippiechick]

30. Sumthin' about that Wesley Clark

:loveya: I think it's the clean cut look, the sparkling smile, the strong jaw and those blue, blue eyes ...

:loveya:



:hippie:

[Maestro]

31. Sexually secure straight guy talking

I'd vote for the mature, intelligent, distinguished Wesley Clark. And I am not just saying that because I am a Clarkie! :)

[Sputnik]

54. LOL!

When I first pointed out General Clark on CNN (a LONG time ago) to my husband and said that I hoped Clark would run for president, my husband said, "Well, he'll for sure get the female vote."

I think men admire Wes, especially very masculine men.

[dsc]

32. Gavin Newsome is crazy handsome

and Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee is also pretty good looking. The young Howard Dean was amazingly hot as was the young Al Gore.

[Miami Liberal]

92. yes, Gavin is cute

Damnit! I whould've put him in the poll.

[helnwhls]

33. Obama

At first read I thought the poll was asking who was sexist!

[Miami Liberal]

38. Sexist polls are strictly reserved for repuke politicians & Zell Miller

:silly:

[halobeam]

34. Okay... I'll admit it...

It's the quiet reserved types, the intellectual and deeping meaning individuals that get my goat. What's brewing inside is what needs a little kick in zee pants from me !!.. lol... it's Kerry for me..

[laheina]

60. My other is

1. Chris Heinz OK, so he's not *quite* a politician, or at least not yet. ;)

But 2. would have to be Patrick Kennedy. It's the red hair!

[SmokingJacket]

35. I wouldn't toss any of them out of bed for eating crackers!

And I'm not desperate or anything either.

I voted Barack, but I think Dems are hot.

Really hot. Damn. The only Repub I'd consider is McCain... but then I'd say no.

[Fifth of Five]

37. Kerry

He's not the best looking of the group, but when I saw him kiss his wife, it was clear he knew what he was doing. Not like the Gore mauling. Sorry, guys, hard and fast kissing is not sexy.

[wellstone dem]

46. I voted Clark, but wanted to vote Obama too

but I agree with liking Kerry more after seeing him kiss his wife at that last rally in Ohio. It was so sweet, simple, and seemingly honest.

[Cheswick2.0]

39. This guy

[tjdee]

40. Wes Clark would strike me dumb....Edwards is the guy you bring home.

Wes Clark is too intimidating for me, but I find him the sexiest--especially when he busts out those black turtlenecks! DAMN!

John Edwards isn't intimidating to me, although he is very attractive.

Most Dems/liberals are good looking though. Good hearts and all....

[bigwillq]

42. I think Barack Obama

Not only for his handsome face but for his intelligence and compassion.

[sr_pacifica]

43. Wow, if only Wes knew how popular he was!

Or maybe he does...

[sleepyhead]

44. Howard Dean

Have you seen that picture of him at 25? Mmmmmmmm.......

[American Tragedy]

63. Mmmmmm...would you by any chance be referring to this?

[sleepyhead]

68. Oh yeah!

(fans self) **swoon**

[Miami Liberal]

78. Love that pic!

[spooky3]

45. But none can compare to John Ashcroft...Karl Rove...mmm-mmm!

:puke:

[bigbluestate]

47. Hilary Clinton!

She should count! she has more balls then Bill!

[Dinger]

49. *Sigh* Wes

I've seen Kerry up close several times, Edwards too. Edwards is totally gorgeous. Kerry is classy & sexy. I've seen Wes up close twice, met him, shook his hand, & had my pic taken with him. OMG is Wes ever sexy! The other guys are beautiful, but I'm sorry, Wes is blessed even more than all of his fellow Democrats. He is absolutely, devastatingly handsome, or as my Grandma Dorothy used to say " He's so good looking, he's dangerous!"

[davsand]

50. This was a HORRIBLE decision to have to make!

There is something about Democratic men that is just sexy as all get out.

Clark is a major hottie with brains and looks for days--and so is Obama. But if you stop to consider it--EVERY man on that list is attractive, smart and the kind of man you just know would bring out your best for an entire lifetime. Those are some lucky wives!

Laura

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

52. I voted for Howard Dean

for a few reasons (and remember this is only my opinion):

1. I think he actually is physically attractive and sexy. I'm 34 and I never thought I'd say that about a guy in his 50s, but ROWWWRRRRRR. He makes me purr.

2. Who he is is sexy. He speaks truth to power. He's passionate. I feel he really believes what he says and he is sincere. THAT'S sexy, too.

3. Smart as hell. Mmmmmmm. Big brains turn me on.

All in all, Governor Dean could put me over his knee and spank me anytime.
(I've met him. It was all I could do not to lick him, but I thought the people around him--and his wife--might not appreciate that. Neither would my husband.)

[Kipepeo]

73. me too

What is wrong with these people?! :)

Howard Dean is THE sexy.

[AgadorSparticus]

53. my vote is on the general. he is one amazingly handsome man.

in his younger days, he is blindingly good looking. even now, as he is older, he is still stunning. i think he is better looking than most of hollywood.

[Polly_Sorbate_60]

55. Gavin Newsom!

Meee-owww!!!!

(But Wes Clark and Barack Obama are also mighty cute :-))

[Ediacara]

71. I agree 100%

[OrwellwasRight]

56. Anthony Weiner (D-NY). #2 Barack Obama.

3. Patrick Kennedy

[DeepModem Mom]

57. DMM just wants to say how satisfying it is to vote, and see my vote...

immediately tallied, and the number change to reflect my choice!

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. There's only one *sexiest* Democratic Politician.

WESLEY KANNE CLARK!!! :loveya::loveya:

[Miami Liberal]

81. nice pic

[Miami Liberal]

90. kick

[seabeyond]

59. but what this really brings to mind, us dems, we have hot

men. cause really most all but clinton on that list i thought was sexy. then lets look at the repugs. can we think of anyone we would want to have sex with. nope, not one...........huge eeew to em all.

i remember when media was laughing at all the primary candidates, and i thought, what, just show the goods the dems have, we have a lot of qualified dems, that isnt a bad thing. but sexy too, wink

[FlaGranny]

67. You're on to something -

Republicans won't vote for someone who turns them on - getting turned on is evil, ya know.

[Dem2theMax]

61. Straight, 48 yr. old female here, and Clark is it baby!

And I'm pretty sure I would have picked him if I were 20, 30 or 40.

That is one goooooood looking man.
Every time I see him, I say "lucky wife." ;)

[American Tragedy]

64. This choice is almost unfair!

All of them are sexy in subtly different ways. I wouldn't know how to compare them, even on a basis of personal preference.

[jdonaldball]

65. Hillary Clinton :-)

[sadiesworld]

66. I tried to think of five names for a rethug poll but had to give up...

it was "hard work".

Of course, over in freepville they have a, "Is it hot in here or is it Cheney club". I think they're serious.

My pick: The General. I even liked him in the argyle sweater.

(we need a drooling emoticon)

[American Tragedy]

69. But seriously, does the other side have any serious sex appeal?

I don't mean just hot guys who happen to be Republican, I mean like in the leadership. Either in Congress, in the executive branches at federal and state levels, or RNC.

[Miami Liberal]

72. Hell No!

Rethuglican politicans are the most vile looking men I've ever seen and Karl Rove is best example of that.

[Miami Liberal]

70. Kick

:kick:

[Dookus]

74. oh man

it's Wesley all the way. I started calling him President Daddy back in January.

[Polly Glot]

75. Sorry, I just can't vote in your poll.

ALL Dem men are sexy, not just the politicos!

Hmmm... now I'm just salivating thinking of my hubby in bed, whispering "Universal Health Care for all....". .. "A living wage for everybody..." *sigh*

:-)

[btrflykng9]

76. A Few Good Picks

I definitely go with Obama and Clinton but I also find Kerry and Edwards sexy, yes, I said it, so what.

[Kat45]

77. I've gotta pick Wes.

[TriMetFan]

79. Well this lesbian says Obama

This man is just plain Beautiful, Sexy, Smart and the one thing that every one else lacks Obama has lots of it CHARISMA.
:P

[laylah]

80. It's Bill for me, however

Obama and Edwards are right up there. IMVHO, Bill exudes intelligence, authenticity, humbleness, terrific humor, and self-efacement. I just love the man!

Jenn

[muse]

82. Agreed. You think you have moved on, then Bill comes back and

there he is all freshly recovered from his surgery and your heart misses a beat all over again. And, I had mistakenly thought I had given my heart to Kerry or Edwards. As long as there is a Bill, he'll get my vote.

[roguevalley]

83. I'd do anyone of them but Wes is the one. He is appealing and

handsome, smart and so true and good, any age wants that. Some of the others aren't cross-generational. Wes is. He would be a friend, you know? He is a good, good, good man. They all are but he has that certain something more. :)

[CBHagman]

84. It's like asking which Godiva chocolate I want...

...so many choices, so hard to make a decision.

Though Clark IS indescribably delicious.

[BattyDem]

85. Barack Obama has it all ...

looks, brains, compassion and common sense. He's a hunk! :bounce:

But ... both Dean and Clark are a close second. :loveya:

[Miami Liberal]

86. kick

[Chelsea Patriot]

87. Wes Clark has a very strong Chelsea Fan Club!

[LeftyMom]

88. I have wierd taste

I'd throw any one of them over for DK. Principles are definitely something I look for and his good natured geekishness is more my style.

For pure looks at the present day it's Obama, but that picture of Dean in his youth is amazing, and pictures of Kerry in his younger days show such intensity and purpose in his eyes.

Clark does nothing for me and neither does Gore.

[American Tragedy]

93. Now that I think about it, Joe Biden is kinda hot

Anybody with me on that, or am I just crazy?

[Miami Liberal]

94. And the winner is *drum roll* please

Gen. Wesley Clark! Congratulations you are the sexiest male politician at DU.

:party:


Thanks everyone for voting!