Americans have no problem voting for super rich, aristocratic politicians. In fact, most Presidents have been from that background. We all talk a big game about how we want a regular Joe as President but we rarely elect someone who is truly regular or working class.
That being said, if they are unbelievably rich or well bred, then we at least expect them to have some semblance of normalcy and relatability. Dubya may have been super wealthy but he appeared to be down to earth. He was also more open about his previous struggles like his DUI and drinking problem. All of it made him seem more relatable.
The problem with Romney is not his wealth, upbringing, or business experience, it's more his personality. I haven't witnessed one genuine, human moment from Romney. Every attempt at normalcy seems elaborately choreographed and insincere.
Other people notice it too, which makes Obama's Bain attacks more effective. He acts cold and unfeeling so it's more believable that he also acted that way at Bain.
Unfortunately that's business. From what I've heard Romney sounds like a perfectly decent man.
Yes, you're right, that's business. But name the last time Americans wanted a cold, unfeeling corporate guy to be their president?
Isn't Obama just as cold and unfeeling, though? Seriously....he's just as much a bore.
Obama can be emotionally distant and aloof, but he nevertheless consistently comes across as a human being with a distinct personality.
