Almost-Electable
There are many people that are only almost-electable. There are many aspects to consider about a candidate for political office. In almost any of those ways that candidate might be deficient enough to warrant notice (and possibly making them only almost-electable instead of electable). The major political parties want to sponsor only electable people. Candidates with "skeletons" in their closet tend to want to keep them there. The electability of a candidate goes to events even before they were born, extends to anyone who has ever come into contact with them, extends to the future and what they think about it, and can, of course, change as time progresses.
Types/Categories
1. Too Nasty: The candidate may appear nice on the surface, but underneath . . . .)
2. Too Naughty: Anyone who is "wanted by the police" need not apply.
3. Too Silly: Anyone who honks their own horn Marx Brothers-style need not apply.
4. Not Silly Enough: Way too serious. (Anyone like Robbie the robot, Hymie the robot, or Marvin the robot.)
5. Poor Orator: Saying all the right words is not good enough, they must be in the right order.
6. Lacks Experience: Has never held office before, has not traveled widely and often, or has not led sufficiently-large groups.
7. Lacks Crucial Aspects of Personality: Anyone who has spent most of their life doing just one or two types of things, might not be a good candidate. They must be curious and well-rounded.
8. Lacks Official Qualifications: Must be of a certain age. Must be born here. Must have experienced the feeling of graduating from something to something else. (See appropriate documents for official qualifications.)
9. Lacks Momentum: Must have backing in terms of money, business endorsements, party affiliation (and the associated ability to fill out numerous forms).
Examples
2008: Almost-elect the almost-nominated almost-candidate Max Buzzell of the Almost-Party. He is the only almost-serious, almost-funny, and almost-otherworldly person almost-running. He is almost-electable, and may even almost-win!!!!
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Note what is not specifically required in order to be either electable or almost-electable: vision, logic, empathy, a degree in something, or management skills, . . . these are all considered to be bonuses (that you may or may not get in an "electable" candidate). Cross your fingers.
