Comments on: What does birth order mean for the candidates? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: C.Green,Berlin,Md. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10779 C.Green,Berlin,Md. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:51:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10779 I see John Edwards is in the picture the other oldest "children" but you didn't mention his name.What is the problem that CNN seems to have with John Edwards?You don't seem to mind doing stories that you think make him look bad. I see John Edwards is in the picture the other oldest "children" but you didn't mention his name.What is the problem that CNN seems to have with John Edwards?You don't seem to mind doing stories that you think make him look bad.

]]> By: Travis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10718 Travis Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:59:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10718 Wow, that means that Romney's older brothers must REALLY be smarter than all the rest of the candidates. Wow, that means that Romney's older brothers must REALLY be smarter than all the rest of the candidates.

]]> By: BD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10712 BD Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:03:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10712 I'm sorry, but Norweigian MALES do not, in any way, refelect the American people. This is total and complete nonsense. I suspect a very slow News day brought about this post. Very Very Very Slow News Day. I'm sorry, but Norweigian MALES do not, in any way, refelect the American people.

This is total and complete nonsense. I suspect a very slow News day brought about this post.

Very Very Very Slow News Day.

]]> By: J Kibler Chatham, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10693 J Kibler Chatham, NY Sun, 24 Jun 2007 02:28:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10693 It would be helpful to know if "middle" means second or third, or even a higher number in a large family. Ditto "babies" in the family. That could mean second, third, etc. It would be helpful to know if "middle" means second or third, or even a higher number in a large family. Ditto "babies" in the family. That could mean second, third, etc.

]]> By: Deborah, Vernon, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10690 Deborah, Vernon, CT Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:26:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10690 You are incorrect, Senator Obama is the first born of Ann Obama. You are incorrect, Senator Obama is the first born of Ann Obama.

]]> By: Ibrahim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10686 Ibrahim Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:46:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10686 That is a pretty glaring omission That is a pretty glaring omission

]]> By: Mark, Jacksonville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10682 Mark, Jacksonville, Florida Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:21:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10682 I agree. Was this simply an over-sight or is it part of what seems to be a growing trend among the media to exploit Edwards' every weakness. I agree. Was this simply an over-sight or is it part of what seems to be a growing trend among the media to exploit Edwards' every weakness.

]]> By: Rebecca Ilflich, Crestview, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10681 Rebecca Ilflich, Crestview, Florida Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:11:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10681 You skipped Ewards name on the oldest children. I think CNN has a bias against Edwards. You skipped Ewards name on the oldest children. I think CNN has a bias against Edwards.

]]> By: heartlight 3, Maui, HI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10641 heartlight 3, Maui, HI Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:38:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10641 I thought Barack Obama's mother only had two children and he was the oldest. Did his father have other children in Africa? I thought Barack Obama's mother only had two children and he was the oldest. Did his father have other children in Africa?

]]> By: Jonathan, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10628 Jonathan, New York, NY Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:33:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10628 Because he's phony bologne. That's why! Because he's phony bologne. That's why!

]]> By: Dennis Jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10622 Dennis Jay Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:46:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10622 First-borns have higher IQs? George Bush is the obvious exception to this study's conclusion. First-borns have higher IQs? George Bush is the obvious exception to this study's conclusion.

]]> By: Chantelle, Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10620 Chantelle, Minnesota Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:00:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10620 I see that John Edwards is in the oldest Child picture, but is not listed. Hmmmm Why would that be???? He's not listed any where on here. He is running for president just in case you werent sure about that. After all he did announce in 2006 as your news article about the legality of his Non-profits states. I dont know exactly why you keep on ignoring him, but I do have an idea why. I see that John Edwards is in the oldest Child picture, but is not listed. Hmmmm Why would that be???? He's not listed any where on here. He is running for president just in case you werent sure about that. After all he did announce in 2006 as your news article about the legality of his Non-profits states. I dont know exactly why you keep on ignoring him, but I do have an idea why.

]]> By: Rafe, Jacksonville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10617 Rafe, Jacksonville FL Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:33:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10617 Is it the sole determinant? No. Is it an important factor? Absolutely. To argue otherwise is to ignore millions of years of evolutionary history. Not that long ago, our ancestors were fending off saber tooth tigers and killing woolly mammoths for dinner. Size and strength in the male were crucial for survival. Smaller males followed the lead of the bigger, stronger males or else they were beaten into submission. Females wanted to mate with the physically dominant male because he could better defend them, provide for them and his offspring would be bigger and stronger, too, better ensuring the survival of her children. This went on for a long, long time and it is biologically programmed into all of us, despite the fact that size and strength are no longer as important for survival today. (Need an example? Think about the women who line up at the hotel doors of NBA players for sex.) At a very fundamental level, consciously or subconsciously, all of us equate size with leadership and that holds true in the political world. (By the way, I’m an even 6 foot, so I have no ax to grind.) Is it the sole determinant? No. Is it an important factor? Absolutely. To argue otherwise is to ignore millions of years of evolutionary history. Not that long ago, our ancestors were fending off saber tooth tigers and killing woolly mammoths for dinner. Size and strength in the male were crucial for survival. Smaller males followed the lead of the bigger, stronger males or else they were beaten into submission. Females wanted to mate with the physically dominant male because he could better defend them, provide for them and his offspring would be bigger and stronger, too, better ensuring the survival of her children. This went on for a long, long time and it is biologically programmed into all of us, despite the fact that size and strength are no longer as important for survival today. (Need an example? Think about the women who line up at the hotel doors of NBA players for sex.) At a very fundamental level, consciously or subconsciously, all of us equate size with leadership and that holds true in the political world. (By the way, I’m an even 6 foot, so I have no ax to grind.)

]]> By: B. Clark, Burnet, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10613 B. Clark, Burnet, Texas Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:44:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/23/what-does-birth-order-mean-for-the-candidates/#comment-10613 It appears that John Edwards is in the picture of oldest children, but you do not list his name anywhere. Also, Barack Obama may be a middle child of his father, but he is the oldest child of his mother and was raised by his grandparents as almost an only child. How doe this fit into the birth order? It appears that John Edwards is in the picture of oldest children, but you do not list his name anywhere.

Also, Barack Obama may be a middle child of his father, but he is the oldest child of his mother and was raised by his grandparents as almost an only child. How doe this fit into the birth order?

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