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: 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
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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
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A: A politician who only pushes the agenda of their party and who will not negotiate with the other party or parties is a drain on our nation.
Politics is give and take. Not just take and take. So being able to negotiate is very important. If the person negotiating can get what they want, or at least a large portion, while making concessions across the table/aisle, they’ll be able to build trust with the people they’ve been elected to govern and generate goodwill with the legislative bodies who write the bills.
The last decade has seen a “my way or the highway” mentality that is detrimental to the nation.
A: Negotiator
A: If a Person doesn’t have Integrity they have nothing. Politicians should be held to a higher standard and have compassion for any political job they do. Most of all they MUST believe and tell the truth. A great work ethic is essential. They must serve the People.
A: Integrity
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A: While experience and presentation skills are important, neither are worth anything without integrity.
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A: Integrity