McCain, Obama, Romney, Clinton WHY?

[maseman]

Why would ANYONE want to run for President? Who the hell would want to take on the utter chaos and mess that Shrubby has left for everyone? The war, the economy, the nation's ailing infrastructure, the decline of the dollar, the healthcare crisis, the loss of jobs, and on and on.

Who would wnat to deal with this utter mess?

[SteppingRazor]

1. Massive ego

:P

[rucky]

4. I'm afraid that's almost a prerequesite for the job.

with very few exceptions.

Until voters value the right traits in a leader, at least.

[JDPriestly]

2. As for Edwards, I think he loves his country, and made a pledge

after the death of his son to serve his country. I don't think he is in it for the ego so much as because he feels the need to serve.

[obnoxiousdrunk]

3. LOL good one there.

[LSK]

5. this is specifically for you:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/LSK/127

[maseman]

6. You have to be a narcissist to want to be President

[bunkerbuster1]

7. It's a pretty good gig.

And as Ronnie Raygun and Chimpy McFlightsuit have proven, you don't actually have to work very hard.