James David Barber is a professor and political scientist who wrote the presidential character to help people predict what a president might be like in office. Barber believed that a candidate’s childhood has the most influence on their attitude in office. The presidential candidate’s character, world view, and style will determine how a president will behave in office swayed only by the political climate of the time.
According to Barber, character refers to self-esteem, while world view is beliefs as they effect politics. Style is their way of handling political roles such as, rhetoric, personal relations, and homework. The other determining factor not molded by childhood is political expectations or public. The 4 main categories that presidents
According to Barber, character refers to self-esteem, while world view is beliefs as they effect politics. Style is their way of handling political roles such as, rhetoric, personal relations, and homework. The other determining factor not molded by childhood is political expectations or public. The 4 main categories that presidents