Presidential Reality Show

A reality TV show called "The President" that aims to find and showcase potential presidential candidates through a competitive elimination format, similar to shows like Survivor or The Apprentice.

Key Points:

• Show Format:

  • 12 hopeful candidates compete through weekly challenges
  • Contestants travel to different cities across America
  • Each episode features specific challenges related to presidential duties
  • Weakest candidate gets eliminated each week by local voters

• Challenge Structure:

  • Candidates visit different communities (e.g., coal mining towns)
  • Must prepare speeches and talking points
  • Need to demonstrate solutions for local issues
  • Local community members vote on performances

• Production Elements:

  • Produced by Mark Burnett (creator of Survivor)
  • Tells candidates' personal stories
  • Shows how they handle real-world situations
  • Tests their ability to connect with different communities

• Strategic Purpose:

  • Creates alternative path to traditional political machine
  • Allows viewers to see candidates handle real situations
  • Tests both charisma and problem-solving abilities
  • Could produce challenger to traditional party candidates

• Business Model:

  • Entertainment value from competition format
  • Political influence through alternative candidate selection
  • Potential to affect real presidential races
  • Combines entertainment with political process