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Lawrence Reed on Best and Worst American Presidents

The Great Antidote

CHAPTER

The Influence of Character on Presidential Effectiveness

The chapter explores the pivotal role of character in shaping a president's policies and impact, with a focus on honesty, humility, and setting a virtuous example. It discusses the historical evolution of the presidency, the corrupting influence of power, and proposes structural changes to prevent the election of presidents with undesirable traits and inhibit government corruption.

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