Friday, November 27, 2009

America's Best Leaders

Who Would You Choose as America's Best Leader?

Posted October 22, 2009

What makes someone a great leader? Do the people on our list reflect the best of the best in their respective fields? Why? Why not? Whom would you have chosen instead? Post your thoughts.

America's Best Leaders 2009

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Ted Kennedy

The consideration of moral character should be a pertinent part of the selection process for "America's best leader."

In this regard, Kennedy fails miserably.

On one level, even Hitler had excellent leadership qualities.

him

Pat Buchanan

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