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The staff at "Star Wars Insider" has taken it upon themeselves to answer the one question that no one dared ask: which characters from the triology would be good presidential candidates? Here now is the list of viable candidates from a galaxy far, far away, and their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to leading America in the next four years:
First Candidate: Luke Skywalker
On the surface, Luke has the most obvious advantage in the presidential race: he's boyishly handsome, he comes from a well-connected family, and he is the focus of all three films in the original canon. However, it might be worth noting that though he is the scion of a powerful family, he has quite a while to live up to his father's legacy. Great as a team leader in small-arms combat, he has yet to display the broad and universal ability to work with others in a wider scope. Plus, he made out with his sister (this will play well in the Dixie states, but it might hurt his chances in the rest of the country). His noticable lack of a first lady could lead to Buchanan-esque hints of homosexuality in the White House if he were elected. On the SW Insider
Scale of 1 to 10 in terms of probability, Luke rates a 3.5
Second Candidate: Darth Vader
"Never send a boy to do a man's job" could be the campaign motto for the seasoned Sith Lord as he addresses the concerns of the American voters in regards to economics, health care, and the war in Iraq. A strong presence in regard to defence, Vader would quarrel with any attempts to come to a cease-fire in the Iraq war. On the other hand, he might send the defense budget soaring with the construction of gargatuan "death stars" that are meant to pacify Sadr City in Baghdad, but also posess the potential to destroy entire planets. His fierce conservativism might alienate more middle-of-the-road voters come November.
Vader: 5.5
Third Candidate: Princess Leia
A controversial choice due to her gender, Leia Organa would be the first female president of the United States. No shrinking violet when it comes to the laser-singed violence of the intergalactic wars, she will have the reputation to back up any stance that she takes in regard to not appeasing the terrorists. But moral-minded voters in the Deep South will hold her lack of a wedding ring against her (longtime companion Han Solo may try to throw his considerable base behind Leia's campaign, however). Her relative lack of sex appeal in the years intervening between the first film and today could scare off the formerly solid base of male voters who grew up with an idealized portrait of her in their youth.
Princess Leia: 6.9
Fourth Candidate: Boba Fett
A man of few words, Fett is the merciless bounty hunter who put Solo on ice for three years. But his shoot-first-and-ask-questions later approach might not sit well with America's allies or potential enemies in the world. Look for him to play up his reputation in states with a high respect for vigilante justice and a sharp increase in Mexican illegal immigration.
Fett: 4.7
Fifth Candidate: Emperor Palpatine
The cruel dictator of the Galactic Empire, Palpatine suspended all democratic elections and consolidated his power with the help of Vader. This might hurt his public perception, for this is the first time that he's dared to take on office without the help of his henchman. A shrivelled old shell of his former self, the Emperor might appeal to the AARP vote with his plan to destroy the current health care system via his lighting-bolt fingers and walking stick, but he won't get much support from the young.
Palpatine: 2.9
Sixth Candidate: Chewbacca
A charismatic speaker and orator, Chewbacca seems to be the frontrunner. Long popular with children for his perceived fuzziness and warmth, he might have to live down a recent scandel in which he bit a baby instead of kissing it (his handlers have stated that Chewbacca always "thinks with his stomach"). However, there's no denying his broad appeal, and we here at SW Insider feel confidant that he will win the election in November.
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Posted: 5/19/2008 12:52:58 PM
"untapped potential" for this idea. For example, I noticed you avoided Calrissian with his 10 ft. pole. But, on second thought, this is probably as far as it could go.
I gave it three headless Greedos. Chewbacca has my vote.
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First Candidate: Luke Skywalker
Second Candidate: Darth Vader
Third Candidate: Princess Leia
Fourth Candidate: Boba Fett
Fifth Candidate: Emperor Palpatine
Sixth Candidate: Chewbacca
