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: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: I want someone ultimately who understands Machiavelli: ruthless to our enemies, compassionate to our people, understanding with the party, obstinate with political opponents, strategic in negotiations, and capable of compromise when necessary.
A: Negotiator
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: Integrity
A: First of all of the choices provided Integrity was the closest. I actually think Thoughtfulness and Rationality would be characteristics I would choose first.
A: Integrity
A: All the other traits could be argued as being important, but none of them matter without integrity because the talents & expertise of other traits are rendered void if one can be corrupted & swayed from the right course of action.
A: Integrity
A: I believe every decision we make has a financial impact and that impact is amplified by the mantle of power worn by our elected officials. We should weigh our decisions to make peace and to wage war, against the financial implications those decisions have on our economy.
A: Economics background
A: Integrity
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A: Even though Trump is a narcissistic SOB being an outsider has allowed him to seek alternative ways of getting what the people want.
A: Outsider
A: Military background
A: Integrity
A: A leaders can excel with any of the other trait but if he lacks integrity or even bare a degraded form it is possible that when faced with a ethical/morally sensitive choice his/her decision may be self servicing because their compass does not point true north
A: Integrity