Taking a slightly different angle on the political
“popular vote,
” lastminute.com, a leading travel and lifestyle site, put candidates to the ultimate test by seeing how they rate as travel companions. From sharing an airplane elbow rest to sipping cocktails on the beach, Americans had some pretty strong viewpoints on which candidates they
’d most want to include in their personal vacation time.
Results showed 44 percent of respondents would like to have Senator Obama as a holiday buddy because he seems like a downright
“cool guy to hang out with.
” Some respondents thought he
’d be a great companion for everything from exploring historical sites to partying the night away and thought he
’d be the most likely to score discounts on the road. Other responses include:
- Because the guy has
“personality and seems the most chilled out.
”
- He
’s
“sexy, young, smart, energetic, fun, charming, witty, cultured and a great talker.
”
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton ranked second, with 23 percent of the votes, mostly because of the belief that she truly needs a holiday. Others said it was because:
- They believe she
’s
“intelligent and sensitive
” with much to teach.
- And, they
’d get the inside scoop on former president Clinton.
Among Republican respondents, the favorite travel buddy is by far
“Grandpa
” McCain.
Unfortunately for Huckabee, not many would consider vacationing with him, unless of course he
’d consider bringing Chuck Norris along!
Where would people take the candidates on vacation? More than 45 percent think the Caribbean would be the ideal solution for a break.
The lastminute.com survey revealed a few other interesting results, including:
- About 58 percent of respondents believe that above all other candidates, Senator Hillary Clinton is most desperately in need of a fruity cocktail when asked who could most use a vacation right now. Runner-up is Senator McCain, with a very low 18 percent of the votes.
- More than 34 percent (the largest group of respondents) may grab a parachute if they were seated next to Mrs. Clinton on the plane, with Mr. Romney coming in second (32 percent). When asked why, travelers feared former governor Romney might be a boring travel companion while Senator Clinton might try to steal their pretzels!
- When it comes to who might look best in a bathing suit on the beach, Obama is once again drastically in the lead with 64 percent of the vote. His closest rival is Romney with 21 percent.
- There are no worries of tabloid-worthy beach photos when it comes to Senator Clinton and former governor Huckabee. When asked
“which candidates are least likely to be seen in a swimming suit with a French model,
” respondents predict these two would be nowhere in sight.
