Do you believe the Presidency is about Leadership?

Question

If so, can you tell me what the record of leadership is for any of the Presidential candidates?

My 82 year old grandma with Alzheimers and dimensia can vote yes or no on issues, just like any Senator or Congressman. What record of leadership does Thompson or Clinton or any of the others have? What bills did they write and fight to get passed to solve American problems?

You get the idea. What's their Leadership Record?

There is one GOP person out there who has a proven record of leadership and brilliant new ideas. He hasn't announced his candidacy yet. I hope he does. That would be Newt Gingrich and that's who I'd support, since you asked.

Answer 1

Yes, the Presidency is about leadership. Here are the bills that Hillary authored and which have passed. It's a long list, sorry.

S.1422 : A bill to provide for the expedited payment of certain benefits for a public safety officer who was killed or suffered a catastrophic injury as a direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 9/13/2001) Cosponsors (13)
Committees: Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 9/13/2001 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 2882, which became Public Law 107-37 on 9/18/2001.

S.1622 : A bill to extend the period of availability of unemployment assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in the case of victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 11/1/2001) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Reports: 107-120 House Reports: 107-377
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2002 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 3986, which became Public Law 107-154 on 3/25/2002.

S.2496 : A bill to provide for the establishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed significant potential of substantial loss of life, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/9/2002) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 4687, which became Public Law 107-231 on 10/1/2002.

S.AMDT.516 to S.1 To provide for the conduct of a study concerning the health and learning impacts of sick and dilapidated public school buildings on children and to establish the Healthy and High Performance Schools Program.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/9/2001) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 6/14/2001 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 516 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3598 to H.R.4775 To provide that the local educational agency serving New York City distribute funds in fiscal year 2002 that are in excess of the fiscal year 2001 allocation on an equal per-pupil basis consistent with section 1113(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/5/2002) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2002 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3598 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3961 to S.2514 To modify leasing author ties under the alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/21/2002) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2002 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3961 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.4552 to H.R.5005 To identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Directorate of Critical Infrastructure Protection, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 9/17/2002) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 9/18/2002 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4552 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S.1241 : A bill to establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/11/2003) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: Senate Energy and Natural Resources; House Resources
Senate Reports: 108-295
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 108-438 [GPO: Text, PDF]

S.1425 : A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 7/17/2003) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Reports: 108-205
Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Note: For further action, see H.R.2771, which became Public Law 108-328 on 10/16/2004.

S.AMDT.69 to H.J.RES.2 To authorize the use of certain previously appropriated funds by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be used for health examinations of emergency services personnel who responded to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 1/21/2003) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2003 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 69 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.AMDT.1142 to S.925 To increase the authorization of appropriations for protection of foreign missions and officials for fiscal year 2004, and to make an authorization of appropriations for expenses related to such protection that were incurred prior to October 1, 2003.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 7/9/2003) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2003 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1142 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.AMDT.2780 to S.CON.RES.95 To establish a reserve fund for addressing minority health disparities.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 3/10/2004) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2004 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2780 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3146 to S.1248 to require the Department of Education to participate in the long-term child development study authorized under the Children's Health Act of 2000.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/12/2004) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2004 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.AMDT.3163 to S.2400 To provide for improved medical readiness of the members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/18/2004) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2004 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3163 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3204 to S.2400 To require a Comptroller General report on closure of Department of Defense dependent elementary and secondary schools and commissary stores.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/19/2004) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2004 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3204 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3631 to H.R.4567 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to allocate formula-based grants to State and local governments based on an assessment of threats and vulnerabilities and other factors that the Secretary considers appropriate, in accordance with the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 9/14/2004) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2004 Motion to table amendment SA 3631 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 39. Record Vote Number: 183.

S.AMDT.3651 to H.R.4567 To require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to allocate at least $4,450,000 of any funds previously made available in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City for continued mental health counseling services for emergency services personnel requiring additional assistance as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 9/14/2004) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2004 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3651 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.



S.1283 : A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/21/2005) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 6/21/2005 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Note: For further action, see H.R.3248, which became Public Law 109-442 on 12/21/2006.

S.AMDT.681 to H.R.3 To modify provisions relating to the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/11/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 681 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.1105 to H.R.2360 To require a detailed description of certain costs incurred by, and payments made to, New York City, the State of New York, and certain related entities, as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 7/11/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 7/13/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1105 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.1106 to H.R.2360 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress regarding the vulnerability of certain facilities and measures to provide greater security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 7/11/2005) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 7/13/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1106 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.1444 to S.1042 To ensure that any reimbursement for services is retained for fire protection activity.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 7/25/2005) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 11/9/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1444 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.1701 to H.R.2862 To increase funding for the Technology Opportunity Program.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 9/13/2005) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1701 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.2105 to H.R.3058 To modify the designation relating to a certain project in the State of New York.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 10/18/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 10/20/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2105 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.AMDT.2313 to H.R.3010 To provide for payments to the New York State Uninsured Employers Fund for reimbursement of claims related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and payments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for treatment for emergency services personnel and rescue and recovery personnel.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 10/26/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 10/27/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2313 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

S.AMDT.2460 to S.1042 To provide for consumer education on insurance and other financial services for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 11/8/2005) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2460 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.3147 to S.CON.RES.83 To restore funding for the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Contact Center (under Training, Research and Discretionary Programs), Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants, Preventive Health Services, Home-Delivered Nutrition Services, Congregate Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Services Incentive Program, the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and the Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program in the Administration on Aging, fully offset through closing corporate tax loopholes.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 3/16/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 3147 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.4264 to S.2766 To enhance the services available to members of the Armed Forces returning from deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to assist such members, and their family members, in transitioning to civilian life.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/15/2006) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/22/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4264 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.4283 to S.2766 Relating to energy efficiency in the weapons platforms of the Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 6/15/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4283 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.AMDT.4868 to H.R.5631 To make available from Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide, certain funds may be used for community-based programs that provide mental health and readjustment assistance to members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families on their return from deployment.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 8/3/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2006 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4868 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


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Answer 2

Gingrich is proper at the problems however too divisive. Ron Paul could also be proper at the problems however now not a high-quality chief. None of the present GOP applicants is in any respect inspiring. Hopefully any individual emerges earlier than 2012.

Answer 3

Yes it is about leadership... Here is some background information on a candidate that I think will make a great leader.. His name is Ron Paul. He is anti-war, wants to lower taxes for the middle class and poor, voted no against the Patriot Act, voted no against the amendment banning gay marriges. He believes the United States should have a non-intervenionlist forgien policy where we trade and negiote with other countries instead of fighting useless wars where so many innocent people die. He wants to drastically reduce the debt the United States is in and restore our country to the democracy it once was. Finally we have a voice for the people.. one that isn't backed by corporations and lobbyists.. but by the people.. Ron Paul is a man of his word.. just check his track record.. He knows where he stands on the issues, unlike other canidates whose stances seem to change from week to week.. I truly believe he can boost the morale of this country and restore a democracy for the people not just for the elite...

For where all the candidates stand on the issues and for what they have voted on.. you can check www.Ontheissues.org..

Answer 4

Here... Just click on the link if you want to know about the candidate I've chosen to vote for...

http://www.ronpaulaudio.com

Answer 5

well I could post the typical Ron paul cut and paste here but thats really not what you want to hear is it ? - your question is any easy answer for any ron paul supporter -if you are really interested got to http://ronpaul2008.com/about

Answer 6

Experience means nothing if you do not have good judgement.