What are the main criteria for rating presidents?
More than any other political figure, the President of the United States of America attracts the scrutiny and passion of the American people. As their elected Head of State, he represents the presence of the masses, and is seen as the figurehead of the nation in times of national crisis and grief. The last few
decades have seen a public disillusionment with the democratic process in American politics, and, as a consequence, the electorate look to a strong president to support their interests against those in power whom they do not trust. …
