Which Characteristics Are Most Desirable in the Next President?

Gallup by Joseph Carroll | Sep. 17, 2007 (Poll)

Most Americans say that bringing change to Washington is desirable trait

A recent Gallup Panel poll asked Americans to indicate whether a variety of 20 "characteristics" -- including candidates' background, profession, and stance on issues -- would be desirable or undesirable for the next president to have. The results show that the most desirable trait of those tested would be to bring about change in Washington. A majority of Americans also say it would be desirable for the next president to be successful in business, to have ... Full Story »

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by john-douglas phippen - Oct. 1, 2008

So-so. The important qualities were never touched on! Honesty, truthfulness, transparency, morals are absolutely vital for good governance! The lack of these qualities from the survey suggest the Gallop Poll lacks credibility! The fact that Catholicism and Mormonism were the only two religions suggest the pollster were hopelessly biased! A very poor show! JDoN of nassau@cogeco.ca