Politics | left handed A Lefty Will Be President Dissecting 'handedness' in politics By Nick McMaster Posted Jul 4, 2008 8:07 PM CDT Copied Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., eats lunch using his left hand at Luis's Taqueria in Woodburn, Ore., May 9, 2008. When eating finger food, the southpaw uses his right hand. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) No matter what happens in November, a left-hander will take the White House. In fact, five of the last seven presidents have been southpaws. While left-handedness has been taken as a sign of everything from artistic talent to brain damage, ambidexterity may be a desirable quality in a leader. Left-handedness expert Melissa Roth tackles the topic for the Washington Post. Science appears to favor Barack Obama, who is a mixed-hander, which some behavioral psychologists credit for imparting an understanding of different viewpoints. John McCain is a strong left-hander, having survived school pre-1950, when “correction” of lefties was in vogue. Being left-handed "allows you to see the world differently from other people," says a Harvard researcher, "and that can be a strength." Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error