So we’ve had a catholic president, many Protestant presidents, but is it plausible for there to be an orthodox president? I put this in pre 1900 in case anyone can find a way before 1900. Who is the most likely person? Can it be done in the 19th century? 20th century? Or is it only plausible in the future?
Plausabilitu check, an Orthodox President?
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1988 seems hard for democrats. Could Dukakis have instead run in ‘92?
Pre-1900? No, getting a Catholic president took a long time and there aren't nearly as many Orthodox Christians as Catholics or Protestants.
Post-1900, much more likely.
Post-1900, much more likely.
Philip
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Paul Tsongas was ahead of Clinton in the primaries. Maybe Olympia Snowe? I suppose you could construct a scenario for Charlie Crist.
Zwinglian
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I mean the democrats were way ahead in the polls until the actual campaign. 1988 was a very winnable election for the democrats with the economic crash in 87 and Iran Contra it’s just the democrats managed to fail spectacularly
If he won would he just be a one term president because of health issues?
Max Sinister
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Ralph Nader is Eastern Orthodox too. Though I don't know under which circumstances he'd join a mainstream party. He ain't no guy for compromises.
Max Sinister
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Hm... English WP says he's Eastern Orthodox as his parents - and mentions his biography by Kevin Graham as a source.
I don’t know too much about Nagder, it was just the first thing I found when I googled
Yes, but those limited numbers might actually help a bit. I don't think there was the same social stigma placed on Orthodox Americans like there was upon Catholics which, conceivably, could make it easier for an Orthodox politician to gain the nomination of their respective party.
