Joe Biden's sex appeal, particularly with older voters, has come up recently. I don't think this is unimportant. We could spin "Who would you rather have a beer with?" into "Who would you rather have sex with?" Ignoring the grammar of those two questions, I'd say that is a question I have sometimes asked myself in various political races - I'm hoping I'm not the only freak in this - and yeah, I know that may seem disgusting to some. But, for those who don't drink beer but have had sex, it's an alternative way of thinking about candidates although, depending on sexual orientation, it can become complicated, but still fun 'cause we're all on a spectrum, right?
As a straight woman, I can look at the sexiness of the Presidential candidates in an uncomplicated way. Let's start with Joe Biden because he started it all in the first place. Yes, he is undoubtedly sexy. Why? Because, if you put politics aside, he comes across as warm and cuddly. He seems like a guy who would help you with the dishes and not grope you if you were not in the mood. You can imagine snuggling up with him to watch a movie, and I can also envision him bringing me coffee in bed. He's a guy who's experienced deep sorrow in his life, but he's used it not to become bitter, but to relate compassionately with others who have had serious losses in life. That is very sexy. There's an ordinariness about Joe (and you can just call him Joe), but it's matched with smarts - the type that can change the oil in your car, build some shelves, but also explain foreign policy.
Paul Ryan. The press often calls him "handsome". Sorry, but I don't see it. He's got an un-grown-up look about him. When I look at him, I see a child trying really hard to be 'teacher's favorite'. Then there's his 'bod' which, in the few pictures I've seen, is clearly admirable. But a great body does not a great lover make and my momma always warned against men who were more interested in their bodies than mine. That was good advice. If I met Paul Ryan in a bar, I'd feel sorry for him even though I wouldn't clearly know why. It's hard to be attracted to someone you pity. Looking at it another way, Ryan's reputation as a 'kiss ass' could mean that he'd try mightily to please you in the bedroom, at least until impressing you no longer served any purpose. So, not sexy unless you have that rescuer gene. And if you do, watch out because Ryan may likely be the type to bite the hand that feeds it if he sees another hand with fancier food.
Mitt Romney. This one is pretty easy to imagine even though creepy. Romney almost certainly keeps his socks on during sex, and probably his sleeved undershirt too. And, if he wears Y-fronts - well, better not to go there. Romney talked about wearing 'as little as possible' when asked what he wore to bed - giggle, giggle. But note, he also said that this was ' the correct' answer, not necessarily the true answer. And Romney is certainly disposed to the 'correct' answer which is given to him by Rush Limbaugh mostly. Romney has little or no sex appeal. Imagine sex with Romney. What to do with all that gunk in his hair? Does he shower immediately before and after? And, where in the whole process can you expect to hear that laugh? And what would you talk about after those five minutes? There's also the fact that he has that really wierd and unappealing walk, as if he's tightly holding in those family jewels. Not sexy at all.
President Obama. Come on, he's black. Need I say more? (That's a joke, just in case there are any people who found their way to this site by accident.) The truth is that powerful men are often sexy just because they are powerful. But even if he wasn't the President, Barack Obama has all the makings of sexy. He's funny, passionate, smart, compassionate, respects women, nice ties, (maybe he's gay?), and he's got a a mega-watt smile that's genuine, and a laugh that makes you want to join in. Compare that to Romney's wierd laugh that comes out at inexplicable times. I think the Pres would be fun to have a beer with, but doing other things with him seem like they would be pretty damn nice as well.
Do I prefer the thoughts of sex with democrats moreappealing than with Republicans because I'm a liberal? Maybe. But if I think back to Bush vs Kerry, I would have found them equally sexy or not sexy. So, there is that.
This is my first post which I wrote because I'm sure all of you, like me, are sick of hearing the same questions (What do the candidates need to do during the debates?) and the same answers. Thanks for giving it a chance and reading.
