Republican weakness in recent years has been with women especially single women with children who, the theory goes, look to the welfare state as a surrogate husband.
Womens' reaction to Mrs. Gingrich will be absolutely critical. I know my wife reacts negatively to her but I don't know why and how much that can legitimately be extrapolated.
It seems to me it would be a stretch for a potential first lady to become a deciding factor in an election. Especially since I don’t think it’s typical for them to even give interviews in a campaign. But I guess it all depends if the media can succeed at spinning things that way. I have no doubt that
I actually think that STRENGTH is the most powerful superficial factor in deciding presidential elections. That comes from a stronger human instinct than an attraction to “good looks” and strength appeals to both men and women. It’s natural in any society going back to the beginning of civilization for people to want their leader to be the strongest person they can find. Strength is harder to quantify than appearance, but I think it comes down to getting the sense that a person has courage, tenacity and talent.
I almost have my doubts that even Reagan could get elected during this time. America has simply slipped further over the cliff. Moral degradation has come full circle.
The youth have clearly turned the corner into Socialism. Thanks to our Public Schools brainwashing system. It’s tragic that we have allowed this to happen.