Ok, not “fat.” They love tall, “heavy” people, at least according to this chart in the New York Times. It’s pretty interesting how it breaks down… and how they managed to capture Jimmy Carter’s famous grin.

Valerie Catrow is the former editor of RVANews who now spends her days raising her son, reading young adult fiction, and watching really bad television. When she's not contributing to our parenting column or ranting and raving on her personal blog, Made in Richmond, you can probably find her abusing the caps lock key on Twitter.

3 Responses to “Americans love tall, fat people to be President”

1. 1. bopst says:

   If it comes down to choosing between tall & heavy and petite & incompetent, you know who I would vote for…

   on October 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

2. 2. taylor says:

   Thats why Arnold Scwarzenneger should run as Conan the Barbarian.

   on October 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am

3. 3. Justin says:

   I love fat presidents! Taft is amazing!

   on October 7th, 2008 at 11:00 am