The Character Factor: How We Judge America's PresidentsTexas A&M University Press, 2004 - 209 頁 Annotation The American president's character matters. To most Americans, it matters deeply. But how do we define what character means, and why can't we agree? In this sober, probing consideration of "the character factor" and the presidency, veteran political analyst James P. Pfiffner leads us through a survey of three aspects of presidential character that have proved problematic for recent chief executives: lies, promise-keeping, and sexual probity. His goal is not to tell us which presidents have been "good" and which "bad." Rather, he helps us think critically and impartially about complex character issues and invites us to reach our own conclusions. The Character Factor avoids both moral judgments and cynicism. It helps us look at our presidents (and our presidential candidates) without illusions, knowing that flawed men can still be great leaders but that some flaws deserve defeat at the polls--or even the ultimate presidential sanction, impeachment. |
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... Bush Sr. skillfully put together the coalition that won the Persian Gulf War, tenaciously conducted the war, and used restraint at the end, when U.S. forces could have killed many thousands of Iraqi soldiers who were unable to defend ...
... Bush Sr. skillfully put together the coalition that won the Persian Gulf War, tenaciously conducted the war, and used restraint at the end, when U.S. forces could have killed many thousands of Iraqi soldiers who were unable to defend ...
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... Bush's pollster said, “Voters know that the issues a president will have to face will change in time. But his character will always be there.”7 Character is particularly important in the presidency because the is— sues reaching the ...
... Bush's pollster said, “Voters know that the issues a president will have to face will change in time. But his character will always be there.”7 Character is particularly important in the presidency because the is— sues reaching the ...
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... Bush) might be reevaluated in light of changing economic circumstances. Thus strong parallels exist between private and public morality. As in— dividuals, public officials have the same moral obligations as do other individuals although ...
... Bush) might be reevaluated in light of changing economic circumstances. Thus strong parallels exist between private and public morality. As in— dividuals, public officials have the same moral obligations as do other individuals although ...
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... Bush Sr.'s statement that Clarence Thomas was the most qualified Supreme Court candidate 4. Lies to cover up important ... Bush's claim of being “out of the loop” concerning sending arms to Iran ' Bill Clinton's denial of his affair with ...
... Bush Sr.'s statement that Clarence Thomas was the most qualified Supreme Court candidate 4. Lies to cover up important ... Bush's claim of being “out of the loop” concerning sending arms to Iran ' Bill Clinton's denial of his affair with ...
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... BUSH AND THE CLARENCE THOMAS NOMINATION In 1991 George Bush was in trouble with the conservative wing of the Republican Party. They were outraged that he had broken his promise of “no new taxes” in his compromise with Congress to reduce ...
... BUSH AND THE CLARENCE THOMAS NOMINATION In 1991 George Bush was in trouble with the conservative wing of the Republican Party. They were outraged that he had broken his promise of “no new taxes” in his compromise with Congress to reduce ...
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