Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how he makes the nation feel?
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.
What is the use of being elected or re-elected, unless you stand for something?
When you see how the President makes political or policy decisions, you see who he is. The essence of the Presidency is decision-making.
We would all like to vote for the best man but he is never a candidate.
A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it.
In the scheme of our national government, the presidency is preeminently the people's office.
Al is, and always has been, the person who has been the candidate - the elected official. And he is the one who makes policy. As his wife, I have the wonderful opportunity to advocate for causes that I am passionate about, and I'm thankful for that.
Donald Trump may not speak explicitly of 'who we are,' but with his promise to make America great again, he engages in his own kind of identity politics, signaling that the nation has lost its sense of self. That gets to people.
You can't exactly bake a man to your specifications. Most of all, one shouldn't alienate a candidate. A hybrid of Einstein, Tarzan and Inge Meysel doesn't exist. Besides, the images of politicians in the media aren't always accurate. I've had my share of experiences in that regard.
If an individual wants to be a leader and isn't controversial, that means he never stood for anything.