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2016 Postmortem

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts) Tue May 3, 2016, 03:46 PM May 2016

What trait is most valuable in a president? [View all]

Please select one. I left "all of the above" out as a selection because most people have all of these traits.

Transparency: I'm a Sanders supporter and the trait I value most is "compassion".

37 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Loyalty
	0 (0%)
	Patriotism
	0 (0%)
	Integrity
	26 (70%)
	Leadership
	4 (11%)
	Compassion
	2 (5%)
	Ambition
	0 (0%)
	Likeability
	0 (0%)
	Intellect
	3 (8%)
	Humilty
	0 (0%)
	Other
	2 (5%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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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