Do passions and principles matter in a presidential election?

Romney’s defeat is similar to that of Kerry in 2004.  Due to the fiasco of the Iraq War, many people believed that President Bush was bound to be driven out of the White House.   To make sure this would happen. the Democrats chose their candidate with their heads instead of their hearts by selecting John Kerry who was presumably more presidential and balanced than the passionate and inspiring candidate Howard Dean.  Kerry, a senator from Massachusetts, is believed by many people to be a person who can do and say whatever it takes to win without principles.  His defeat astonished many people.

President Obama failed to keep some of his major promises that inspired the nation – uniting the country and restoring the economy.  Though he is not fully responsible for the failures, many th0ught that the stupid economy would drive him out of the White House.   To make sure this would happen, the Republicans also followed their heads instead of hearts by Choosing Romney, also from Massachusetts.  Romney is indeed a highly competitive businessman willing to say and do whatever it takes to win. No one seems to be able to tell what he truly and firmly believes in.  His defeat astonished a lot of people too.

There may be a place for passions and principles in the presidential election. A candidate who passionately sticks to his principles may have a better chance to win than those who are good at pandering to everyone.