How would you describe your ideal political candidate (supposing that you could find one)?

Election 2014

It seems that everyone is easily offended these days, especially on the Internet. Just follow any discussion following a blog posting. Here come the magic words: "liberal", "conservative", "left", "right", "progressive", "reactionary". Wait for it. Here comes the invective. The ad hominem attacks. The name calling. How did honest debate devolve to this sad state of affairs.

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So here's the challenge: Describe a candidate in a way that appeals to his constituents while offending the fewest number of people remembering, of course, that some people won't get past the party affiliation without becoming offended. Granted, you won't vote for any candidate based on a catch phrase. You'll want to know more.

You'll want to know where they stand on the issues.

If you can trust them.

If they'll represent you or some special interest.

If they'll succumb to the siren call of career politics or remain one of us.

Okay, we'll deal with all that. However, first we have to catch your eye.

A photograph.

A catchy phrase.

Something to hook you and make you want to learn more.

Without offending you.

How would you describe that candidate? Please take our survey:

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