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What trait is most valuable in a president? [View all] Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 OP
I was torn between integrity and compassion but settled on integrity nt Rebkeh May 2016 #1
You left out "unmitigated gall." dchill May 2016 #2
Do you consider that to be a valuable trait in a president? Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #4
No, but I think that many do. dchill May 2016 #5
I substituted "ambition" for "ruthlessness". Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #8
Party Loyalty. nt onehandle May 2016 #3
Based off of your posts, it's Party above Country. nt TheBlackAdder May 2016 #13
Independents are now a large component of voters, but the Dem party does not need them ... slipslidingaway May 2016 #29
That is trully the saddest thing I've read on DU in a very long time FreakinDJ May 2016 #32
Leadership metroins May 2016 #6
Other: Big Hands! FSogol May 2016 #7
I guess that leaves the short-fingered vulgarian out then! 2cannan May 2016 #11
+1. Can't wait until a town hall where I can ask, "Aren't your hands too small to be a President?" FSogol May 2016 #17
Wisdom ... and character. JudyM May 2016 #9
Was looking for honesty but settled for integrity which covers it. peace13 May 2016 #10
What? "Wall St. Contacts" was left off the list? beedle May 2016 #12
I vote for leadership--because a good leader is also a good listener, and takes advice from all MADem May 2016 #14
Gender. JaneyVee May 2016 #15
Leadership tempered with wisdom and integrity. bklyncowgirl May 2016 #16
Anger/Rage Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #18
I meant to say judgement Cheese Sandwich May 2016 #19
I voted leadership bigwillq May 2016 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author Doctor_J May 2016 #21
Experienced in being able to pass bills and Amendments. Understanding how negotiate with the Senate Seeinghope May 2016 #22
AHHHHH! Abilities! Seeinghope May 2016 #23
JUDGEMENT ... you need to add judgement pdsimdars May 2016 #24
Integrity pinebox May 2016 #25
Integrity? Really? Are those cynical votes, or childlike dreams? Buzz Clik May 2016 #26
The instinct for calling up the narratives saltpoint May 2016 #27
Truthfulness. El Supremo May 2016 #28
Integrity! amborin May 2016 #30
Kick for the evening crew Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #31
I'm torn between intellect and compassion. musicblind May 2016 #33
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