How to Become President
Ever wonder how to become president? Wish you had a step-by-step guide? Then this WikiHow was made for you! According to The Daily Dot, this may be the “least helpful how-to guide of all time,” but let’s give it a look.
From the Wiki:
Modern day presidential races do not require the backing of a political party, but it helps in terms of organization and fundraising. Become president by ensuring you meet the requirements, declaring your candidacy, selecting a running mate and entering the race for this nation’s highest office.
OK so that’s established. If you want to be successful in your presidential run, try to get the backing of a political party. Good luck getting a nomination without that! This guide isn’t as bad as The Daily Dot implied. The language is humorous, but it’s a good high-level “how to.” You can go in depth here.
Part 1: Meet the eligibility requirements.
1. Prove you’re a natural born citizen of the U.S. This means, according to the Wiki, that you can’t be born in another country. We sort of know that’s not exactly true. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will likely chaqllenge that because unlike President Obama, Cruz was not born in the U.S., but Canada. His mother is a citizen, though, so…
From the Wiki:
“You want to be as American as possible.”
Um…k.
2. Be at least 35 years old, and you get bonus points if you’re married, have children, or you were born in Virginia.
3. Live in the U.S. for at least 14 consecutive years before running and don’t participate in any rebellions.
4. Get plenty of education. There are no educations requirements for being president, but most presidents have had college degrees.
5. Get into a politically-related field. Run for mayor first if you can, or something.
Part 2: Become a candidate
1. Talk to your family and supporters. “You’ll be flitting to and fro during your campaign with very little time for your spouse and children. Is it worth it?”
2. Form an exploratory committee to “test the waters.”
3. Register with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and raise $5,000.
4. File a Statement of Candidacy within 15 days of reaching $5,000.
5. Declare your candidacy publicly. Shout it from the rooftops!
Part 3: Get elected
1. Raise money. Lots of it. Like $2 billion dollars.
2. Appeal to average citizens. Shake hands and kiss babies.
3. Win primary elections, caucuses, and delegates.
4. Attend your party’s convention and while there, declare your running mate.
5. Run in the general election.
6. Campaign a LOT.
Part 4: Getting to the White House
1. Stick to your views and promises. “Be your charismatic self.”
2. Rock the debate. “Charisma will get you a long way.”
3. Win! Get 270 electoral votes.
4. Get inaugurated on January 20th.
Welcome to the White House!
