Monday, October 6, 2008

Fascinating: Weight and Height Matter in Presidential Races

This is a graphical depiction* of the presidential elections based on the weight and height of the candidates going back to the lat 1800's.

The upshot...out of 26 elections the taller candidate won 17 times (1 tie) and the heavier candidate won 18 times.

Obama is 6'1 1/2" and weighs 180 lbs.
McSame is 5'7" and weighs 165 lbs.

Nuff said?

*Click on the graphic to open a larger version.

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