Whether a candidate is running for City Council, Mayor, State Legislature, Governor, Congress or President there are some traits or qualifications we look for as a society. As Whigs, what are the traits that you look for in a candidate for any of these offices?
Traits of a Leader
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A: I chose “Negotiator” because for me personally, I want someone who is going to find the real and fair balance on an issue. I would vote for someone if they were a good negotiator because then I know they will do whatever than can to get the best outcome.
A: Negotiator
A: Integrity
A: Integrity is a fundamental trait of any good leader. You can trust them to do the right thing, to say the honest things, and to do what is right for everybody
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: I want someone who won’t beat around the bush, that respects conservative values, but is not hung up them also. I am conservative, but I understand that it is okay to move forward with the world. I also want someone who does not make it about he/she black/white gay/straight or whatever. We are all human, we are American, and that is the most important thing to me.
A: Straight Talker
A: “The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.” is the definition of a competent leader. A leader with Integrity is the leader above all.
A: Integrity
A: Nothing is more important than integrity of intent and action.
A: Integrity
A: Someone who represents the American people and interest groups. A person who believes in the principles of our founding documents
A: Outsider
A: Integrity
A: In the role of leadership, the options chosen are all throng and each have their place, but the one universal trait that affects, and should be present, in all leaders is integrity. From a firm foundation of integrity the other traits can firmly stay in place so the politician remains transparent in all thought and action.
A: Integrity
A: A leader must have a goal, should have a plan to achieve that goal, be able to organize resources to achieve that plan, have the ability to lead human resources to achieve the plan, and control the process. A leader that prioritizes and develops pertinent, prioritized and achievable goals, based upon business, societal needs and etc. will develop a reputation as a credible person with integrity and good character. Say what you mean and do what you say.
A: Integrity
A: I don’t want someone speaking with a bunch of political all BS and weasel words. I want a leader that will tell things how they are.
A: Straight Talker
A: A candidate must be able to speak the truth and tell the public exactly what he or she stands for.
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: If the leader has no integrity than every ither attribute is suspect and may be false.
A: Integrity
A: Doing the right thing is always the most important thing.
A: Integrity
A: You may not agree with everything other people do however you need to have the integrity to do what is the best for the majority