Conclusion—
With a score of 5 to 3 to 1, this is a landslide victory for Barack Obama. He knows what he likes, has the unwavering love of an equal, and repeatedly shows a lack of fear. If you think I was unfair towards Santorum, feel free to add any information I may have missed. More importantly, any manly attributes you feel were left out?
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The question of a president’s manliness reminds me of an episode of King of the Hill in which Hank Hill, who values traditional masculinity, gets to meet the man he plans to vote for, George W. Bush, at a rally. He has the opportunity to shake Bush’s hand, but is shocked and appalled to find that Bush has a weak, limp handshake. It leaves him so shaken, he doubts whether he can even vote for the man. For me, this is a non-issue. A presidential candidate’s masculinity is not something I consciously consider when deciding who to vote. I was… Read more »