The Perfect Candidate for the Office of President?
931623
God he has all the answers.
326891
I think the US is ready for a no bullshit president.  One like Truman or many others like him who go off the principle that they are there to make the country(our country) a better place.  Whether it's male, female, black, white, or brown my vote will go to the person who comes out and says listen I know this may not be the most popular idea but here's what I'm thinking and why it'll work.(if it makes sense)  So is the us ready for a female president?  I think the us is ready for a tough american president.  What that person has between their legs or on their chest doesn't matter.
163060
In as much as the incumbent President (Olusegun Obasanjo) would want to be, the "Political Clouds" is still unclear as to whom the next President would be.\nThe present constitution does not allow the incumbent to run for a third term.\nThe present Vice-president Atiku Abubakar is interested in the position, another former president(Ibrahim Babangida)is also warming up.A present south-eastern governor(Orji Uzor Kalu)& Pastor Chris Okotie are some other contenders.\nWithin the next few months the Political cloud would be clear.
1095166
qualifications maybe??\n\nIt's not that anyone should want a man or a woman as a president, we want the best candidate to be president, ... period.
89121
A good President should be corrupt, credulous, in bed with various special interests, and easy to bribe.  Otherwise he will make his own decisions on how the country should be run, which is a bad thing, considering most of the people we've had in that office.
485055
I believe most people are ready for a woman in the White House.  More than that, though, we need a real leader who will bring us together.  We have a lot of issues out there right now that split us right down the middle at 50/50.  Worst of all, there is NO ONE out there, man or woman, who is really saying what is on peoples' minds.\n\nI would like to think that we could have a sensible president who would be a national and world leader, and that the sensibility would lead to less war and what not.  Problem is that there are lots of people out there (inside and outside America) who want a fight right now, and you won't get them to listen and follow any system because the system has screwed them over too many times.  This leads to an ineffective government, and infighting--which is exactly what we see in this world today.\n\nJust voting for some woman won't solve anything.  But I am certain there is a woman out there who could do the job if she wanted it.
670262
I can't think of ONE woman qualified to hold the office of President.  Come to think of it...there aren't to many men either....\nThis race will be an interesting one!
522940
I like a president that is responsive to the people that elected him/her, someone that has the betterment of the country at heart and not one that is into the politics of hate or what is good for himself or his rich Buddy's. I think value wise it is more important to lead by example the to lead by doctrine
70036
I dont know why the first respondent felt the need to laugh at your question, thats immature. \n\nI dont know if there will be a president who is any race other than white but I definitely think its something that should happen in the near future. I believe if a person of any race can be a citizen in this country and contribute to the economy, then they should be eligible for presidency.
267522
The best thng a president coming into office can hope for is "a mess". Look at Jimmy Carter. It makes it easier to get good poll numbers if the outgoing pres is unpopular.
204973
Yes I think the country is ready, it is at least split 50/50 so I think it could swing toward a capable woman for President. I also think that Hillary could be that person. She is smart and a good senator for New York. If you want to see the hate of repuglican politics just nominate Hillary and you will see it at its finest.
717007
Obama. He has the charisma to unite the nation which is really what we need right now. Also, the "inexperience" should not be an issue. Look at the John F Kennedy. He had one term in the Senate before he was elected and everyone loved him (granted, his assassination was quite unfortunate, I think he could have done so much more with a second term.) Another inexperienced president was Lincoln, I don't think anyone can effectively argue that he was not a good president. Obama's short time in Washington means that he has had less time to be exposed to the corruption that is so common there.
841725
If he keeps his nose clean, he's got a very good shot at the Presidency.  I don't think just yet though, he needs a bit more seasoning.  But I do find the man compelling to listen to (his speech regarding religion in America was amazingly deep for a politician) and he gives off this aura that draws people close to him.  That's invaluable in a Presidential candidate.
1000674
I don't know, hopefully not Hilary Clinton.  Someone I think would make a good president is Condaleeza Rice.
630435
You need to be a natural-born citizen who is at least 35 years old. Constitutionally, that is all that is required. Realistically, you need an established political presence, money and the ability to raise more money, and lots of connections in one of the two major political parties in order to be considered a viable candidate for the presidency.
1184557
I don't think it is a question of being a man or a woman.\nIts the knowledge and experience in situations that would make a good president.  Personality, Charisma, Handling the Press --\nIsn't that really what a president is?  Just a figurehead?
1011076
definitely, I would see that all citizens of the country is well placed, with a nice home to reside in, good quality education to one and all, food & clothing for one and all, don't you think, if a person is provided all these, then why not that person will not work for the betterment of the whole country, thus the country will be prosperous and each one of the citizens will be employed and hardworking to ensure absolute peace of the country.  A president is the one who will preside over the country for the benefit of one and all and keep up the image of the country to the envy of other countries.