Flash analysis: US presidential candidates

US presidential elections are heating up, so we will follow the candidates closely. We already covered Trump last year, so our focus will be on his opponents, but to cover many of them, we will keep it short and sweet.

When it comes to politics, Power Component is quite essential because it represents authority. The Output Component is also quite valuable because it embodies our ability to present ideas and means our staff, the people who work for us. As we know, presidents don’t do much on their own; they have large teams of doers who can execute their ideas. When a person has a healthy dynamic between the Output and Power Components, they can exercise their commanding abilities, which is essential for those in positions of executive power.

So let’s start. Here are the top six Democrats aiming to challenge Trump in November:

JOE BIDEN

Biden, highly praised by mainstream media as a potential nominee, is not doing so well lately. His Power Component is quite strong, in the form of Water, but his Output is somewhat weak; therefore, he needs more Earth Element. He is currently in Earth Goat Dynamic Luck, which brings him a lot of Earth, so he has a decent amount of commanding abilities, but it seems to me that his main problem is his age and somewhat fragile mental state. He is a successful politician, but no longer physically or mentally fit for such a demanding job, and it shows.

BERNIE SANDERS

Bernie is an engaging persona, eccentric we could say, definitely not a classic career politician. Bernie is a Yin Earth, so for him, Wood represents Power Component, and he has very little of it. He has strong Intellect and Output, which makes him an intellectual, not a politician. Populism suits him more, and that’s his main driving force. He has a typical rebel BaZi Chart, with strong Output and weak Power. Chances are pretty slim for him to acquire a political position because deep down, he despises authority figures. Rebellious people rarely stay in power because it contradicts their primary drive, which is to fight those in power. He is good at rallying people and can express himself well through his Output, but that’s about it. I can’t imagine him dealing with serious political issues like wars and foreign affairs. Interestingly, AOC is supporting Bernie, and she has an enormous rebellious driving force, so it’s no wonder.

MICHAEL BLOOMBERG

Bloomberg has quite a hot Chart; Yang Earth with a lot of Fire brings him Intellect Component and an analytical, strategic mind. This is a helpful Chart for financial investments, but for politics, he would need more Metal to boost his Output and image. Bloomberg had additional Metal between 1999 and 2019 (he was the Mayor of New York during that period), but that Metal is slowly diminishing. Hence, it’s questionable whether Bloomberg can exercise his commanding abilities, which are needed for the presidential role. He is probably too late, given his Dynamic Luck, which does not provide enough support to become a relevant political figure. His prime time has passed.

PETE BUTTIGIEG

Pete Buttigieg is a Yang Water with a lot of Metal, which gives him analytical skills. He has some Output and substantial Power, so his commanding abilities are solid but limited. He was the Mayor of a small city in America, so it’s a big question whether he can run a country. I would say no, according to the Chart. He is more of an intellectual and lacks a strong commanding presence.

ELIZABETH WARREN

Warren has a lot of Power Components, but her Output is weak, which means she will struggle to command and maintain a strong public image. She is also a little bit too late in a game; her Dynamic Luck was much better 10 or 20 years ago. Weak Yin Water, surrounded by all that Fire and Earth, is also problematic.

AMY KLOBUCHAR

Amy has a solid Power Component, and current Dynamic Luck provides her with Output as well, but she has a similar problem as Buttigieg; it’s not strong enough. She is also quite analytical, like Sanders and Buttigieg.

CONCLUSION

So, as we can see, none of them has a complete set of qualifications needed to become president. Bloomberg is probably the most capable of them, but I doubt he will have enough power to beat Trump. Good charts for high-level politics are rare; Obama is one of them. He has an excellent combo of Power and Output, and that is clearly showing in his character. Maybe we don’t all agree with his politics, but we have to respect the talent and the skill.

On the other hand, Trump is entirely different; he doesn’t even have a Chart for politics, he is a populist, Motivator, and Competitor, and he is using those skills well. Trump is exceptionally competitive and thrives in challenging situations with strong opponents. These six challengers don’t look that confident about taking him down.