Traits you want out of your president, congress member, and judge

[ClaytonN]

It's the subject of the paper I am turning in tomorrow, but I find it to be a good discussion.

What's the most important character trait you want in a president?
A congress member?
A judge?

List an example of each to further promote your argument (ie reagan for president, bader ginsburg for judge, etcetc and so on).

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What's the most important character trait you want in a president?

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The ability to maintain focus on important things no matter what else is going on.



Oh, yeah, the ability to select and recruit top-notch people to important jobs, too.


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A congress member?

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The self-assurance to do whatever it takes to maintain power , regardless of silly obstacles like "laws".



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A judge?

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The chutzpa to pretend that he is objectively interpreting the law while actually engaging in results-oriented jurisprudence.