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#WriteIn16 A FIELD GUIDE TO THE 100 MOST PRESIDENTIAL AMERICANS

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Copyright © 2016 Geoffrey R. Archer & John P. Wolff

#WriteIn16: A Field Guide to The 100 Most Presidential Americans

Edited by Rachel M. Bouey

Original cover art by Molly Auble

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DEDICATION

We dedicate this book to John Anderson, Gary Johnson, Robert La Follette, Ralph Nader, Ross Perot, Teddy Roosevelt, Jill Stein, Henry Wallace and George Wallace. They are Americans who had the courage to run for president without the support of the Democratic or Republican parties. By challenging the confines of the two- party system, they ultimately made our political process and our nation more inclusive and stronger.

AUTHORS’ NOTE

This book documents our opinions and our good-faith effort to present facts, as available to us, concerning certain publicly known figures. In assessing the people featured in our book and their accomplishments, we have taken the liberty of asserting our opinions and research findings as factual points, solely for the purpose of readability and short-hand to avoid the clumsiness of repeating the caveats, “According to us,” or, “according to our research...”

We’ve relied on publicly available information to compile this book and acknowledge the possibility of error. If you think you have found mistakes, please let us know. We will check and correct any errors in future editions.

Unlike people actively seeking elected office, those featured in this book are mostly private citizens, albeit public figures in their own right. In striving to be accurate and fair, we’ve also tried to respect their privacy.

Like this book, voting is about opinions. We ask our readers to draw their own conclusions and we invite them to conduct their own research. We intend this book to be a start.

Finally, Democracy is about expression and participation. We invite yours at Facebook.com/WriteIn16 or on Twitter using #WriteIn16

- Geoff Archer & John Wolff

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PREFACE

People died to give us the right to vote. More have died defending it.

Will you honor that sacrifice by voting in the 2016 presidential election on November 8th? Or are you among the many millions of Americans deeply troubled by the two major-party nominees and unable to stomach a vote for either candidate?

You are definitely not alone. Read on. This book is for you.

Every day, media reports suggest that there are millions of disaffected Americans searching for a better choice. Many are lighting up the Twittersphere with the hashtag #WriteIn16. Some are jumping into the race themselves.

Presidential elections should be a time to articulate a positive vision for our nation’s future, a sober analysis of the challenges we face, a robust debate over what we should do and why we should do it. Unfortunately, the 2016 campaign has been unworthy of our democratic tradition. It has been a war of outrageous lies, childish taunts, and character assassination fueled by unlimited, secret campaign donations. We’re rendered discouraged and disgusted. Many of us feel forced to choose which candidate we must stop rather than which can best lead. Rather than supporting one side, we feel compelled to save America from the other.

But we have a choice, and as voters, we hold the ultimate power. That’s where this book comes in. This is your guide to write-in voting in 2016, the powerful act of rejecting the candidates on the ballot and, instead, writing the name of someone more worthy to hold the nation’s highest office.

We wrote this book for you and others like you who refuse to forego your sacred right to vote but who refuse to legitimize candidates unworthy of the awesome power of the Presidency, much less your ballot. We wrote this book because those who feel we deserve a better choice of leaders should still have the right to political expression.

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#WriteIn16 A FIELD GUIDE TO THE 100 MOST PRESIDENTIAL AMERICANS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface 5

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 7

About this Book 9

PART TWO: 100 MOST PRESIDENTIAL AMERICANS 11

The G.R.E.A.T.© Framework 12

Alvarado – Wu 18

Entertaining Names & Big Name Entertainers 118

PART THREE: HONORABLE MENTIONS 120

The 50 Fit-to-Serve in The Future 120

The Ancient 8 127

The Sour 16 128

Ineligible Excellence 130

PART FOUR: WRITE-INS & THIRD-PARTY VOTING 132

Can a Write-In Candidate Actually Win? 133

PART FIVE: STATE-BY-STATE RULES 139

Red States, Blue States, and Red Tape 140

State-by-State Map of Write-In Rules 145

Epilogue – What If?... 154

APPENDIX: CREDITS 155

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PART ONE INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION: YOUR VOTE IS SACRED

This is the year of the unpopular vote. The presidential candidate currently winning is ahead because they are less hated, not because they are more popular. Given the unprecedented shortcomings of both candidates, voters are left in a quandary with few options. Plug your nose and cast your vote for the lesser of two evils, go third-party, or stay home. Or -- as we now suggest -- cast a write-in ballot.

You deserve to have your vote counted, regardless of whether or not your candidate wins. It’s about ensuring your voice is heard, since your vote is your voice. That vote will be counted many times and in many ways, well beyond Election Day, and with more impact than you imagine.

Countless political and policy decisions are made every day by Congress, the Executive branch, lobbyists, governmental associations, the Courts, the media, and their staffs. Their conversations and how they even think about issues are all based, in part, on the political calculus of “who votes and who doesn’t.” They pay attention and listen only to voters. If you don't vote, you don't count. Stand up and be counted.

Your vote acts as a key feedback mechanism. The vote you wield is the power which directs the machinery of government to act in your interest, and in the interest of people like you. It is a muscle that grows stronger the more you use it. But fail to use it, your power will atrophy. Others will step into the vacuum and gladly have your share.

In writing this guide, we have endeavored to provide a service to those genuinely interested in casting a write-in vote for president in 2016. It is not our intention to convince you to do so, nor are we endorsing or promoting any given individual. Vote for whomever you think is right.

In the end, we hope this serves as an uplifting reminder that somewhere out there, perhaps away from the public eye, a number of fascinating, truly amazing people are going about the business of making America great, each and every day with what they do.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

We are proud to present THE 100 MOST PRESIDENTIAL AMERICANS, those we believe demonstrate the best of what our nation has to offer. They are each accomplished leaders in diverse fields, men and women from many walks of life. Please read about each of them, then research them on your own. Then choose someone to write in, if you like.

We made our selections by considering each person through the lens of our G.R.E.A.T. © criteria, a framework we devised to reflect the five key traits of being presidential.

Who are we to decide? What right do we have to choose who is or who is not presidential? Well, we’re nobody. We’re no better or smarter than anyone else. We’re just two average patriotic Americans who are aware that our country has challenges, optimistic that choosing good leaders makes a difference, and willing to say and commit to what we think.

To be transparent, we do not claim to be right about our selections or our ratings. What do you think? We invite you to debate the list and offer suggestions on our web site, WriteIn16.US. Democracy functions best when there is robust, honest debate in a good-faith effort to find the right answer. You must participate, too.

Under the moniker, “THE FIFTY FIT-TO-SERVE IN THE FUTURE,” we include a list of HONORABLE MENTIONS. Here, we chronicle the up-and-coming leaders who almost made our list. We think they will be among the ones to watch in four years and thought they should be on your radar. You may even wish to engage them in a conversation. Gather round the virtual water cooler and discuss at Facebook.com/WriteIn16 or on Twitter using #WriteIn16.

We also acknowledge THE SOUR 16, the would-be- candidates who unsuccessfully sought their party’s 2016 presidential nomination. From Jeb Bush to Bernie Sanders, none make our list. This is not because we are sour on them but because voting laws in some states nullify write-in votes for people who have already been in a major-party primary.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

Further, in the spirit of more information is better, we offer our assessments of the three major THIRD PARTY candidates, Gary Johnson (Libertarian), Evan McMullin (Independent) and Jill Stein (Green). These are the three candidates we believe have the greatest potential to win votes away from the two major-party nominees, at least in states where they are on the ballot.

Third-parties and their candidates have historically been excluded from the traditional two-horse race of American elections. Compared to major-party nominees, they get no love from the media, less access to state ballots, and as a consequence, little regard from the general public. While the campaigns of Johnson, McMullin and Stein are each working hard to gain ballot access in as many states as possible, passed deadlines and prohibitive rules that vary in each state make this task formidable. In many states, supporters of these candidates may need to cast write-in ballots.

In the final section, STATE-BY-STATE RULES FOR WRITE- IN VOTING, we provide information gathered from the states about how each state may or may not allow candidates to receive write-in votes. Each state sets its own rules. So, if you intend to write in your vote for president, and if you want that vote to count, we advise you to be aware of and follow them. You should consult with your local Board of Elections before voting.

The right to choose our nation’s leaders is a sacred American tradition. Our mighty experiment in self-rule has survived extreme challenges, from suffering to suffrage, Civil War to civil rights. We hope those profiled in this book give you a renewed sense of greatness in our nation, along with a reminder that ultimately it is We The People who operate the levers of power through the levers of the ballot box.

Thomas Jefferson warns us that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. This book is a call to action to you to exercise that vigilance. The next step is yours. The choice is yours. The power has always been in your hands. Use it wisely.

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PART TWO THE 100 MOST PRESIDENTIAL AMERICANS

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK

What makes someone presidential?

We know it when we see it. But let’s unpack that idea. We offer a simple but powerful framework to help outline the characteristics we think a president should possess. We call it the G.R.E.A.T.© framework.

G for GLOBAL VISION Being presidential is about sharing a positive, inclusive vision which fulfills the core promise of America and our values. It’s about a deep understanding of the challenges we face and how best to overcome them. Most importantly, America is a beacon of opportunity, hope and light for the entire world. Being presidential is about understanding how our global leadership and power can improve prosperity and security for the entire world while promoting democratic values.

Our ratings for Global Vision are based on our opinion for how a person’s public record shows that they possess knowledge and understanding of both domestic and global issues vital to the national interest, and what their policy agenda might be. It is not about whether or not we agree with it; it’s whether or not they have offered a clear vision. It is important to note that a poor rating may be a defect in the availability of information, not in a person’s thinking.

5 = Has experience and has articulated a solid vision or agenda for America’s domestic and foreign policy.

4 = Their experience or positions indicate a solid but not complete grasp of America’s domestic or foreign policy.

3 = They have strong positions or experience in some aspects of policy but are lacking in others.

2 = They have limited experience and have not indicated a strong vision or agenda in either foreign or domestic policy.

1 = They demonstrate no experience or understanding of foreign and domestic policy issues.

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK (CONT)

R for REACH The heart of democracy is that a leader's authority and legitimacy is conferred upon them directly by those they govern. Being presidential requires popularity and appeal across the many diverse segments of our society, having a broad constituency, and possessing the charisma to unite us in common purpose, even in the most divided of times.

Our ratings for Reach are based on whether or not we think a person begins a presidential journey with a good degree of name recognition or fame, or perhaps some close association with an issue that could capture the public’s attention and hence garner a great deal of public support. Also, we consider whether we think that person can successfully transition their name recognition or celebrity status into a winning electoral base. Politics is about creating loyal coalitions from among disparate constituencies, so reach is a vital asset. This is why, in part, we have so many celebrities on our list of 100. In the Internet era, where gaining and sustaining attention is a key political skill, it certainly helps to start with the fact that millions are already watching you.

5 = Has universal name recognition with strong, positive sentiment that could translate well into broad national support for a political constituency.

4 = Has broad name recognition that could be leveraged to create support for a national political constituency.

3 = Has strong association with a vital political issue or within a key segment of society or field that could form the basis of support for a national political constituency.

2 = Lacks broad national name recognition but has the ability to leverage their position or status to create the basis of support for a national political constituency.

1 = Lacks any degree of sufficient name recognition and lacks the capacity to develop broad support outside the context of a political constituency.

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK (CONT)

E for ETHICS Being presidential is about exemplifying the moral character and can-do spirit of our nation and pursuing national interest over personal interest. It’s about being a role model in one's words and deeds in what it means to be American. It’s about earning our trust. It means exercising fairness, impartiality and openness when pursuing national priorities. It’s about the judgment to know and willingness to make the hard choices for what is right, even when it is not popular.

Our assessment of each person’s Ethics is not about their moral character, per se. We lack sufficient insight into their actions and choices to be able to judge this on a fair or accurate basis. We leave this to the voters. Instead, our ratings reflect our opinion about how public controversy due to a person’s actions or words may run counter to the values and character that Americans expect in their president. We assess whether or not the controversy might affect a person’s capacity to win votes from a natural constituency. To start, we confer a perfect score of 5 on each person, then deduct points based on what we see in the public record.

5 = Their public record shows that this person has done admirable things and suggests she or he has not done or said anything that has caused undue controversy.

4 = The information in the public record about the person is incomplete but suggests that she or he has done admirable things and not done or said anything controversial.

3 = The public record indicates this person’s actions or statements have caused some degree of controversy but the events would likely have only a negligible political impact.

2 = The public record indicates this person’s actions or statements have caused a large degree of controversy that would likely have an adverse political impact.

1 = The public record shows instances of actions or statements which clearly fail to meet acceptable standards.

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK (CONT)

A for ACCOMPLISHMENTS Being presidential is ultimately about having the supreme competence to lead the Executive Branch of government and collaborate with Congress to effectively wield the powers enumerated by the Constitution. Being worthy of presidential consideration should be reserved only for leaders who have proven their capacity to accomplish great things and endure extraordinary challenges. Proven experience builds public confidence in a person.

Successfully running for president means both the voters and the media must take a candidate seriously and perceive them as a viable candidate. This is driven in large part by the person’s previous accomplishments, the established record that offers proof of their ability to lead the country. Our rating of each person’s Accomplishments is based on our assessment of what they have done, as documented in the public record. Given the magnitude of the job, we awarded heavy weight to those with experience running large organizations in an executive capacity, such as a large public company or being governor of a state.

5 = Has executive experience managing a large, global organization and has achieved notable success in addressing tough challenges and exceeding performance expectations.

4 = Has executive experience managing an organization and has achieved success or met performance expectations and/or has significant experience in developing public policy.

3 = Has some executive experience managing an organization, and/or has had a large impact on public policy, and/or has a documented record of accomplishments.

2 = Has limited executive experience managing an organization and lacks documented impact on public policy.

1 = Has little or no executive experience managing an organization and lacks a record of proven accomplishments.

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK (CONT)

T for TALENT Today, the challenges we face include some of the most historically profound and existential threats to the American way of life. Being presidential means having the skills to tap into the American spirit to bring us together and bring out the best in all of us to face these trials, no matter how severe. It means having the intelligence and wisdom to understand the issues we face, the ability to envision and enact solutions at their root cause, and the sheer willpower to move our nation along a course of action. In short, our times call for someone of extraordinary talent and abilities.

All 100 people on our list are exceptionally talented individuals or they wouldn’t be on it. They have all mastered their professional fields, and for some, other fields as well. As 100 out of 323 million, they are among the best America has to offer. Our rating of Talent, therefore, is our forward- looking assessment of whether the skills these people demonstrate can translate into the political skills required to succeed in both attaining and thriving in the Oval Office.

5 = The public record shows that the person has proven and relevant experience and may have the full range of executive and political skills required to be a successful president.

4 = The public record shows the person has relevant experience and suggests the person may have many of the executive and political skills to be a successful president.

3 = Public record suggests the person has some relevant experience and may have some of the executive and political skills required to be a successful president.

2 = Public record shows the person to be lacking in relevant experience and suggests the person may have only a few of the executive and political skills to be a good president.

1 = Public record suggests the person may lack many of the executive and political skills required to be president.

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THE G.R.E.A.T.© FRAMEWORK (CONT)

To recap:

G is for Global Vision

R is for Reach

E is for Ethics

A is for Accomplishments

T is for Talent

There you have it. These are the qualities that we look for in a president. These are the qualities that you consider each time you cast a ballot. These are the qualities we want to see in the leaders in whom we endow our most sacred trust.

A final note on our selection process…

The list of people and ratings which follow do not constitute an endorsement of any kind for any individual. And our failure to include any potentially worthy person does not necessarily reflect a deliberate rejection by us. Instead, our selections and ratings reflect our good-faith effort to identify and rate certain individuals who possess the characteristics we believe to be presidential based on information available in the public record. We wish we were omniscient but sadly we are not. So, please forgive us where you find error.

Finally, in making selections, we deliberately chose not to consider or note a person’s gender, race, religion, party affiliation, geography or sexuality. We focused exclusively on the factors in our G.R.E.A.T.© framework. We hope that in our neutral/blind approach we captured an adequate cross- section of America. We invite your thoughtful comments at Facebook.com/WriteIn16 or on Twitter using #WriteIn16.

Now. Let’s meet them. The 100 most presidential Americans.

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LINDA ALVARADO THE BUILDER b. 1952, Albuquerque, NM Business executive, sports franchise owner

“As an Hispanic, I hope and long for the day when we will be valued for our abilities not… our heritage or gender”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & CEO, Alvarado Construction (Denver, CO) President, Palo Alto, Inc. Restaurant Company Co-owner, Colorado Rockies (MLB)

Linda Alvarado’s trailblazing success in construction and pro baseball, two male-dominated industries, earns her a place on our list. Guided by her mother’s philosophy of “empieza pequeño, pero piensa muy grande (start small but think big)” Linda started landscaping as a laborer then worked her way up to start Alvarado Construction, a multi-million dollar construction business. Her parents reportedly mortgaged their house to make a $2,500 loan. Her hard work did the rest. Maybe she’s someone who can rebuild our nation.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Alvarado’s speeches cover some important, very personal experiences which shaped her life and reveal her views.

REACH 2 She can become known outside the construction business.

ETHICS 5 From her many public addresses we conclude Alvarado is a woman of the highest integrity and strongest character.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Her body of work is tangible proof; we think the physical structures she builds are a worthy legacy.

TALENT 4 Alvarado’s rise in a male-dominated world, during an era when this was neither accepted nor easy, tells us a story.

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MARC ANDREESSEN THE ENTREPRENEUR b. 1971, Cedar Falls, IA Entrepreneur, venture capitalist

“Software companies are poised to take over large swathes of the economy”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder, Netscape Corporation Founder, Andreessen-Horowitz (Venture Capital) Created the Mosaic web browser

We see Marc Andreessen as an evangelist for the church of technology, an optimist about the future and possibly the most influential venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. From the browser wars of the late 90s with Netscape vs. Microsoft to his latest savvy investment, Marc’s business acumen has earned him a place on our list. Marc is among the leading lights in the Silicon Valley, the engine driving innovation and change in human culture never before seen in all of history. Can the same principles of innovation be applied to America?

GLOBAL VISION 3 Andreessen has a vision for how technology is innovating markets that we think could be used to innovate America.

REACH 3 He’s a hall-of-famer in a field vital to our future (he’s still a young man) but he’s less known outside of Silicon Valley.

ETHICS 2 While some of his public remarks have been taken as culturally insensitive by some, Marc speaks his mind.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 To us, his impressive record of success in many start-ups and investments shows he is a can-do man of action.

TALENT 3 His technology talent is legendary but we’d like to see him manage a large entity to show he has the skills to govern.

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ALEC BALDWIN THE BULLY PULPIT b. 1958, Amityville, NY Award-winning actor, author, media host

“We've never needed people to think more critically than now”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Numerous film and television credits Winner of 2 Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globes, 7 SGA Awards

You know Alec Baldwin from film, television and celebrity tantrums. But to us, he’s a well-informed citizen with deep interests in public policy, who became an actor. Baldwin interviews Nobel Prize-winning economists on his podcast! He once interned for a Congressman who asked him to find a model Vietnam veteran. So he found Ron Kovic, the Born- on-the-Fourth-of-July veterans’ activist. His philanthropy with purpose (PETA, People for the American Way, countless arts organizations) and activism combined with passion and ambition is the stuff of which presidential legacies are made.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Baldwin has shown us his interests and perspective to be far broader than the bright reach of the stage lights.

REACH 5 He’s a celebrated and very popular actor across America.

ETHICS 2 Others see him and think celebrity entitlement. We see Alec’s authentic devotion to philanthropy and causes.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 While we wonder if acting prepares someone for the managerial challenges of running a country, Alec’s advocacy for animal rights shows he knows how to make an impact.

TALENT 4 Baldwin is a talented actor with proven skills in various media that we think he could use to excel in politics.

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PREETA BANSAL WISE COUNSEL b. 1965, Lincoln, NE Attorney, social justice advocate

“We can no longer rely on the state and market to regulate our excesses”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Lecturer MIT Labs for Social Machines Senior Policy Advisor, White House, OMB (Pres. Obama) Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Solicitor General, NY State (Gov. Spitzer) Chair, United States Commission on Int. Religious Freedom Clerk, John Paul Stevens SCOTUS

We think Preeta Bansal exemplifies the super-talented people who could have gone for the money but instead work tirelessly to make our government work more effectively. Making public service honorable is presidential. The strength of her resume and size of her impact earns our recognition.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Bansal’s work on international religious freedom and her government experience shows she has a full, positive vision.

REACH 1 The quality and impact of her professional roles have not led to broad public recognition… until now.

ETHICS 5 We think that her career choices reflect a passion and devotion to improving America via the law and its principles.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Although not in a visible leadership role, Bansal has had a big impact on policy. Is she meant for the Supreme Court?

TALENT 4 A proven superstar, we find Bansal to be an amazingly talented person in both the public and private sector.

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MARY BARRA IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT b. 1961, Waterford, MI Business executive, auto industry veteran

“It goes back to my mother and advice of hard work – there’s no substitute for it”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO & Chairwoman, General Motors Co. Various executive positions within GM 100 Most Influential People 2014, Time magazine

Brilliant engineer, can-do manager and executive, Mary Barra shattered the glass ceiling, according to biographer Laura Colby. We think her talent as a seasoned executive had a lot to do with it, regardless of her gender. During the financial crisis of 2009 she inherited a big mess with GM on the brink of extinction. Barra proved her capacity to lead GM back to survival, then she made it even stronger. To us, this proves her capacity to lead a nation and earns her a place on our list. If she does have faults, we haven’t found any.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Leading a global company requires a global outlook so we think her vision could go beyond the GM boardroom.

REACH 3 Her status as the first female CEO of a major auto-maker could capture the imagination of the public.

ETHICS 3 Did Barra know about GM’s faulty-ignition-switch issue? The issue still dogs her but her responses demonstrate integrity.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Leading the #8 Fortune 500 company is accomplishment enough but turning around the GM business is simply huge.

TALENT 5 Barra has received high praise from virtually everyone with whom she has worked in 36+ years at General Motors.

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GLENN BECK MAD AS HELL AND NOT TAKING IT ANYMORE b. 1964, Everett, WA Radio and TV political commentator, author

“Good for you, you have a heart, you can be a liberal. Now, couple your heart with your brain, and you can be a conservative”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Radio host, Glenn Beck Radio Program TV Host, The Blaze (Fox News)

Whether you believe ultra-conservative radio host Glenn Beck to be a stalwart supporter of traditional values fighting for an America under siege from misguided liberals, or a cynical red-baiter from the right-wing fringe who uses wedge issues to stir up extremists, one thing is clear to us. He has his finger on the pulse of some of America’s most hot- blooded issues and he knows how to get mileage from them.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Having enumerated policies on everything from tax policy to intervention abroad, Beck’s positions are comprehensive.

REACH 4 Despite losing audience from his peak on Fox News, Beck still retains quite a large, passionate and engaged following.

ETHICS 2 Many criticize his use of fear tactics. We credit Beck for his openness about his past alcoholism and substance abuse.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 It is hard to separate the vast media reach of conservative talk radio from Beck, perhaps its foremost personification.

TALENT 4 Part preacher, history professor, and red-meat rabble rouser, Beck has built his media empire on his ability to weave conspiracy narratives around disparate data points.

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JEFF BEZOS KING OF THE JUNGLE b. 1964, Albuquerque, NM Entrepreneur, business executive

“You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & CEO Amazon Owner, The Washington Post Former Wall Street executive Graduated Princeton summa cum laude (B.S.E.)

Driving to Seattle with his new bride, Jeff Bezos famously left a lucrative Wall Street career behind in his rear-view to take advantage of the explosive growth of the Internet. With the overnight, multi-billion-dollar success of Amazon, he has never needed to look back. We find this geeky, type-A guy who’s known for his hearty laughter, being a Trekkie, and rescuing the Washington Post to be a nice guy. He has big brains and succeeds in everything he does. We think he may just have the fortitude to lead America in the 21st century.

GLOBAL VISION 4 With Amazon, Bezos had the vision to see well beyond what others could not. We love his fierce customer-first approach.

REACH 3 Bezos has been the go-to guy for news shows to get a comment. We think he has the potential to be wildly popular.

ETHICS 4 Did Bezos build a brutal working culture within Amazon? Maybe, but we think his actions in response show character.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Bezos is the man. He built a small site selling books into a leading global ecosystem spanning many services.

TALENT 4 Bezos is the epitome of pure talent, brains and hard work.

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HON. MICHAEL BLOOMBERG THE MAYOR b. 1942, Boston, MA Mayor, philanthropist, business executive

“No place epitomizes the American spirit more than New York City”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & CEO of Bloomberg News Mayor, New York City 2002 - 2013 Wall Street executive

Famously independent, Michael Bloomberg transcends political labels. He is a true pragmatic with the rare but powerful combination of proven success in both business and government. He founded Bloomberg media. As a Mayor he reformed New York’s education system and instilled strong management principles and greater accountability into City government. Bloomberg is perhaps the most qualified person on our list to actually be President. The man willing to ban sugary drinks may just be tough enough to take on the job.

GLOBAL VISION 5 We think his tenure as Mayor of America’s largest and most global city shows he has an understanding of global issues.

REACH 4 Bloomberg’s exploits in business and politics earned him a national following. His popularity transcends those fields.

ETHICS 4 Props to him for thriving in the brutal worlds of Wall Street and local New York politics while maintaining his character.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 He founded and ran a thriving multi-billion dollar business. Then he guided and rebuilt New York after September 11th.

TALENT 5 Former Eagle Scout. Graduate of Johns Hopkins and Harvard Business School. Yeah, we conclude the man has talent.

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SEN. CORY BOOKER THE RISING LEADER b. 1969, Washington, DC Elected official, activist

“If we cannot provide educational opportunities to all children, safe communities, quality health coverage, or fair avenues towards wealth, then our nation will be in peril”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Senator (D-NJ) Mayor, Newark NJ Rhodes Scholar, J.D. Yale Law School

To become Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker dispatched with a corrupt Democratic machine. His focus on reducing crime and on economic development ushered in an era of public service. To call attention to drugs and violence Booker went on a 10-day hunger strike, lived in a tent, and lived near drug-infested areas. As a Senator, he’s a fierce advocate for progressivism. His unabashed optimism reflects his belief in America as an interdependent, vibrant community.

GLOBAL VISION 5 In his electrifying speeches, Booker articulates a compelling vision for what America can be and how to get there.

REACH 4 Did you see his DNC speech? Booker is a rising national star.

ETHICS 5 From his battles against corruption to his willingness to work with Republicans, he lives to serve the public interest.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Booker’s work in Newark and continued commitment to justice show his potential as someone who can lead a nation.

TALENT 5 Since his days as an all-star football player, college class president, and even Rhodes Scholar, he is a high achiever.

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ROSALIND BREWER THE FACE OF CHANGE b. 1962, Detroit, MI Business executive, chemist

“We think it’s important to invest in our associates, it’s the right thing to do”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO Sam’s Club (Division of Walmart) 22-year executive at Kimberly-Clark Board of Directors, Lockheed Martin Corp. Chair, Board of Trustees, Spelman College World’s 100 Most Powerful Women 2015, Forbes magazine

Throughout her career, Roz has been described as an exceptional strategist whose executive experience has spanned a wide array of global assignments from research and development, manufacturing operations, marketing and business unit leadership to key turn-around assignments. Roz has been known to build strong teams while mentoring networks and having a passion for improving communities.

GLOBAL VISION 4 While her business experience gives her global vision, her passion for improving communities is right for the USA.

REACH 2 Brewer is an inspirational leader known within Walmart but she lacks the name recognition, popularity or broad reach.

ETHICS 5 In life, she honors the lessons from her father (a black man once forced to flee Alabama) who was always part of her life.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 As CEO, she has led Sam’s Club to $57 billion in annual revenues, presiding over 110,000 employees in 650 stores.

TALENT 5 Her career success and ascent up the ranks of corporate America is due to hard work, determination and talent.

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BETH BROOKE-MARCINIAK THE ADVOCATE b. 1959, Kokomo, IN Business executive, advocate for diversity

“The greatest leadership lesson I’ve ever learned is that you’re never totally authentic until you’re totally authentic”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Global Vice Chair for Public Policy, Ernst & Young Delegate, UN Commission on the Status of Women US Dept. of Treasury (Pres. Clinton) Audit Advisory Committee, US Dept. of Defense

In the upper echelons of corporate America, Beth Brooke- Marciniak takes on the good fights that need to be fought using the toughness she developed as a star basketball player and the persuasive diplomacy she developed from her various leadership roles at Ernst & Young. Her work earned her a place as one of the inaugural Crown Fellows at the Aspen Institute. She also earned a place on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Her responsibilities extend to the 150 countries where E&Y operates giving her a wide global perspective to match her prominent advocacy for diversity and inclusive leadership.

REACH 2 Brooke-Marciniak’s work is important but largely invisible.

ETHICS 5 She has spent her career advocating for greater inclusion and diversity in the leadership of corporate America.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Brooke-Marciniak has changed the conversation in corporate America and this shows the impact of her leadership.

TALENT 4 Her pioneering success breaking through the glass ceiling in corporate America took unwavering faith and talent.

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TORY BURCH THE FASHIONISTA b. 1966, Valley Forge, PA Fashion entrepreneur, philanthropist

“There is no way to short-circuit the path to success. It takes hard work, tenacity and patience”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & CEO Tory Burch LLC Executive, various fashion houses Tory Burch Foundation Inaugural Member, Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (Pres. Obama) Listed as 73rd Most Powerful Woman, by Forbes magazine

As an entrepreneur, Tory Burch mastered the complex combination of branding, design, salesmanship and logistics necessary to build a global fashion brand. As an award- winning fashion designer, her senses both discern and define the public’s taste. Having the pulse on cultural trends is a good skill to have in politics. Burch’s involvement with many philanthropic organizations demonstrates her generosity.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Tory is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and we love her work as an activist for entrepreneurial education.

REACH 3 Tory has become as well-known as her eponymous brand.

ETHICS 4 Her generosity and activism for many causes shows Tory is someone who cares deeply about community and people.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Her success as an entrepreneur is laudable and shows she is someone with remarkable potential.

TALENT 3 Burch is a hard-working mother who succeeds in everything.

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GEOFFREY CANADA PUTTING COMMUNITY FIRST b. 1952, The Bronx, NY Educator, social activist, author

“When you see a great teacher, you are seeing a work of art”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO, Harlem Children’s Zone Co-chair, NY Comm. on Economic Opportunity (Bloomberg) Author, “Fist Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence in America” (1995) and “Reaching Up for Manhood: Transforming the Lives of Boys in America” (1998)” Named 100 Most Influential People 2011, Time magazine Named 50 Greatest Leaders in the World, Fortune magazine

Despite being raised among what he has called "abandoned houses, crime, violence and an all-encompassing sense of chaos and disorder," Geoffrey Canada knew his calling in life. He has devoted his life’s energy to fighting for education. The story has been well-documented in media, but we think his cause deserves even greater recognition. He’s on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Canada is a foremost advocate for improving education and reducing violence in America and a voice for the powerless.

REACH 2 It is unfortunate that the people who shine the greatest light on our communities and its needs toil in total obscurity.

ETHICS 5 As a social activist, Canada has devoted his life to the causes in which he believes in the very core of his soul.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 His work is priceless. Imagine what he could do for the USA?

TALENT 4 Canada has the powerful ability to influence people, shine light on vital issues, and raise our national consciousness.

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JAY Z (SHAWN CARTER) THE TRANSFORMER b. 1969, Brooklyn, NY Recording artist, composer, executive

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Because your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Grammy Awards, 21-time winner and numerous nominations “The Black Album,” 500 Greatest Albums of All-time, Rolling Stone magazine Co-owner Brooklyn Nets (NBA) Founder, Shawn Carter Foundation

Don’t dismiss Jay Z’s presidential potential because of his image as a Hip-Hop artist. He’s a founder or investor in numerous businesses spanning recording labels, beverages, clothing lines, sports management, team ownership, real estate and others. His savvy and knack for success has helped him transcend both the Brooklyn projects where he grew up and the music business that launched him.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Jay Z would offer a unique and otherwise underrepresented perspective in the political process.

REACH 5 He may be polarizing but his fame is unquestionable.

ETHICS 4 Under the intense bright lights of celebrity scrutiny, Jay Z operates with transparency and fairness in his businesses.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 He rose from nothing to massive success in several fields.

TALENT 3 Jay Z’s talent clearly extends beyond music into many facets of business. We think it may translate into governing.

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HON. JOAQUÍN CASTRO TWIN TOWER OF TALENT b. 1974, San Antonio, TX Elected official, attorney

“Love and respect are vital to our country’s healing. Now is a time to come together, to talk to one another, and to pray for one another as we strive for understanding and peace”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS US House of Representatives (TX-20th) Chief Deputy Whip, House Democratic Caucus Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs (subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-proliferation and Trade) Texas House of Representatives (District 125) Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Inspired by his parents’ devotion to political activism to achieve social justice, Joaquín and his twin brother Julian chose to enter public service. Now, Joaquín and Julián are both among the rising stars of the Democratic party.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Joaquín is a staunch advocate for progressive public policies, especially immigrant rights and improving health care.

REACH 3 The spotlight has only just begun to shine on this rising star in Democratic politics giving him a chance to show his stuff.

ETHICS 5 Young and idealistic, we hope that never changes. He has forsaken seeking higher office to focus on his work at hand.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 In Congress, Castro has continued in his collaborative style in advocating for education, health and other social needs.

TALENT 5 Joaquín Castro is part of the next wave of talented American leaders emerging on the national scene. Watch this space.

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SEC. JULIÁN CASTRO TWIN TOWER OF TALENT b. 1974, San Antonio, TX Cabinet official, elected official, attorney

“We know that in our free-market economy some will prosper more than others. What we don't accept is the idea that some folks won't even get a chance”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (Pres. Obama) Mayor, San Antonio TX Attorney, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

As Mayor of San Antonio, Castro engaged citizens to participate in creating a shared vision for San Antonio in 2020, then made this vision the object of his administration. We find this approach to governing original, positive, inclusive and effective. As Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in Obama’s cabinet, the best is yet to come.

GLOBAL VISION 4 As Mayor, Castro made creating brainpower and improving skills a key part of his vision for the City’s future to create an engine of steady, sustainable economic growth.

REACH 4 Castro is among the top Hispanic American leaders and has even been the subject of Clinton running-mate speculation.

ETHICS 5 We admire his approach of tapping the views of stakeholders to inform his policy agenda.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 From his seat in the President’s cabinet overseeing housing policy Castro is gaining substantial executive experience.

TALENT 5 Julián Castro is a very bright light among the new generation of idealistic young leaders.

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KENNETH CHENAULT AMERICA’S QUIET LEADER b. 1951, Mineola, NY Business executive, consultant, attorney

“The role of a leader is to define reality and give hope”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO American Express President & COO, American Express Seat, Harvard Corporation Consultant, Bain & Company Attorney, Rogers & Wells

Ken Chenault flies under the radar despite being CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Ken’s steady but quiet leadership during the 9/11 attacks and the financial crisis of 2008 is laudable. Ken’s official biographies often omit mention of the time and attention he devotes to many civic organizations, such as the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Those who know Ken privately know that he cares deeply.

REACH 3 His low-key demeanor gives him a low-profile despite his consistent presence and numerous media appearances.

ETHICS 3 The high rate of compensation for CEOs doesn’t play well in the heartland, a perception he would need to address.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Running a large organization successfully is proof enough although critics might point to mixed business results.

TALENT 3 His steady rise and ability to stay on top in the volatile world of financial services demonstrates his ample talent.

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GEORGE CLOONEY A-LIST ADVOCATE b. 1961, Lexington, KY Award-winning actor, filmmaker, activist

“You can't beat your enemy anymore through wars; instead you create an entire generation of people seeking revenge”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Winner of 2 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globes, among others and numerous nominations in 6 different categories Member, Council on Foreign Relations Member, United Nations Messengers of Peace 100 Most Influential People 2009, Time magazine

As a filmmaker, George Clooney’s legacy is secure. He’s the only person ever nominated for an Academy Award in six categories. We include Clooney for his passionate, authentic devotion to the causes in which he believes and invests his money, time and personal prestige. Many of his causes are global in nature, earning him even greater consideration.

GLOBAL VISION 3 George’s humanitarian work has focused on bringing global attention and resources to stop and prevent mass atrocities.

REACH 5 Clooney is a household name and his political views are backed up by substance and facts, and are well-respected.

ETHICS 5 If Clooney can make it in Hollywood with a reputation as a straight-shooter focused on quality, he’ll do great in DC.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 As a producer and director, Clooney has taken on greater management roles.

TALENT 4 His meaningful choices in the films he makes suggest that he could transition from the box office to the oval office.

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TA-NEHISI COATES SPEAKER OF TRUTH b. 1975, Baltimore, MD Journalist, author, writer, educator

“I would have you be a conscious citizen of this terrible and beautiful world”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS National Correspondent, The Atlantic magazine Author, “The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood” and “Between the World and Me” Winner “National Book Award for Nonfiction” 2015 Genius Grant Recipient, MacArthur Foundation

For a man who prefers the intellectual freedom of a library versus the imposed thinking of a classroom, we don’t know if Ta-Nehisi Coates has the stomach for elective office. Yet his provocative writings and moral conviction are exactly what make him an emerging leader. A nation starving for authentic leadership needs more like him to define a vision of an inclusive, tolerant and intellectually-honest America.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Coates’ searing, terribly poignant work reveals a deep consciousness about the world community he longs to heal.

REACH 2 We wish Coates and his writings gained a larger audience.

ETHICS 5 We look to writers to define our world and moral place within it, especially Coates who embodies a fearless if controversial truth about race and identity in America today.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 Unfortunately, we know little of Coates’ hands-on managerial skills or if he’s capable of running a country.

TALENT 3 We value the talents of this man of words who helps remind us that the pen is mightier than the sword.

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STEPHEN COLBERT SOCRATIC SATIRE b. 1964, Washington, DC Comedian, writer/producer, talk-show host

“There's an old saying about those who forget history. I don't remember it, but it's good”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Host, Late Night With Stephen Colbert (CBS) Host, The Colbert Report (Comedy Central) Awards include 9 Emmys, 2 Grammys, 2 Peabodys Author “I Am America (And So Can You!)” 100 Most Influential People 2012, Time magazine

Calling Stephen Colbert a comedian is a misunderstanding of his entire professional identity. He may make his living amusing people and making them laugh, but his true impact is far more important. He gets people to think about and understand current events, granted with his political slant. We consider this an important public service and is among the reasons he has a prominent place on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Colbert reveals what he really thinks through the lens of his logical Socratic-driven comedy.

REACH 4 Colbert shows us every day that he knows how to use a TV platform to influence the political culture of a nation.

ETHICS 5 He just may be among the most trusted people in America.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 We think Colbert would excel if given an opportunity to lead an organization bigger than his own show.

TALENT 5 We imagine how Colbert’s sharp wit could come in handy in dealing with members of Congress or wayward dictators.

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SEN. SUSAN COLLINS THE MODERATE INFLUENCER b. 1952, Caribou, ME Elected official, government official

“The climate changes already evident in the Arctic are a call to action”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Senator (R-ME) Chair, Senate Select Committee on Aging Member, Senate Intelligence Committee

Thoughtful, independent, fair-minded. These words describe Susan Collins. Add effective. In a Senate known more for ideological battles and intractable gridlock, Susan’s consistent collaboration is a notable and productive exception. Her moderate position allows her to wield influence in key areas such as homeland security, national defense, disaster response, education, business development, healthcare, and issues affecting seniors.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Collins has been a fair and decent arbiter of causes but not a leader of them. We’d like to see her be more proactive in expressing her potential vision for America.

REACH 3 Collins has a growing reputation as someone who focuses on working hard and getting the job done.

ETHICS 5 She has shown integrity in dealing with her colleagues and working diligently and transparently in the public interest.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Collins helped repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” and worked to reorganize the nation’s intelligence after the 9/11 attacks.

TALENT 5 It takes a special person to successfully navigate the hyper- partisan world of Washington with effectiveness.

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TIM COOK SUSTAINING EXCELLENCE b. 1960, Mobile, AL Business executive, engineer

“I think two people with strong points of view can appreciate each other even more”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO, Apple Inc. Member, Board of Directors, NFL and Nike Inc. COO, Intelligent Electronics

Behind the scenes, Tim Cook was a pivotal figure in the efforts to rescue Apple from the brink of irrelevance. His detail-orientation instilled much needed focus and discipline around innovative core products and fueled Apple’s resurgence. The biggest knock on him is that he’s boring. We disagree and embrace his steady-hand as a virtue. America could use some reengineering, turnaround magic.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Cook has been a steady advocate for important global issues such as political reformation of international and domestic surveillance, cybersecurity, corporate taxation, American manufacturing, and environmental preservation.

REACH 3 Cook is well-known and respected for his Apple leadership.

ETHICS 2 Cook announced he would donate his entire net worth to charity. Then he came out as gay to promote human rights. But Apple is getting heat for its off-shore tax arrangements.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Despite recent Apple woes, Cook tripled revenue, doubled the workforce, and expanded global reach. Not bad.

TALENT 5 Cook earned a 96% approval rating from employees and Glassdoor named him #8 among America’s Top 10 CEOs.

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ANDERSON COOPER WORLD VIEW b. 1967, New York, NY News media journalist, author

“Anyone who has experienced a certain amount of loss in their life has empathy for those who have experienced loss”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Anchor, Anderson Cooper 360 (CNN) Correspondent, 60 Minutes (CBS) Host, Anderson Live (Syndicated)

Thrust into the spotlight early as the scion of the Vanderbilt family, Anderson Cooper is now known as a fair-minded television news anchor on CNN. But many remain unaware how much Anderson’s experience with loss at a young age shaped him personally and professionally, perhaps more than his blue-blooded roots. Can the emotionally detached objectivity that serves him so well in the mainstream media translate into effectiveness as a leader? Given today’s ideologically-heated and hostile political environment, we think maybe dispassion is exactly what this country needs.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Cooper is globally well-informed but like any good journalist he remains opaque about what he really thinks.

REACH 5 Cooper’s anchor desk on CNN gives him broadcast reach into almost every TV and digital screen in America.

ETHICS 5 He has the ability to remain above the emotional fray of the issues he covers and this shows integrity.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Cooper chronicles history. But can he make history?

TALENT 4 Cooper ensures the public gets the issues and information.

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KATIE COURIC HUSTLE TO SUCCESS b. 1957, Arlington, VA News media journalist, author

“You can't please everyone and you can't make everyone like you”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Anchor, Yahoo!/ABC News Global News ABC News CBS Evening News NBC News and other programming Host, Katie (Syndicated) Correspondent, 60 Minutes (CBS) Inducted, Television Hall of Fame, 2004

Katie Couric is like a scrappy fighter who wins on the merits and has had to work her tail off for everything she’s ever achieved. She’s a blue-collar everyman in the white-collar world of TV news. We admire that and think her tenacity shows she is someone who would never give up on America.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Katie’s work in so many facets of the news media has given her exposure to every issue and challenge we face today.

REACH 5 She has achieved prominence from her many positions as a TV journalist and correspondent doing hard and soft news.

ETHICS 4 Couric is a fierce advocate for many healthy and anti-cancer causes, perhaps due to personal losses she has experienced.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Couric rose in the ranks of television news despite professional obstacles she had to overcome at each step.

TALENT 4 Thanks to her ambition and courage to fight to be a serious journalist, all women today can aspire to the top.

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MATT DAMON CHARACTER ACTOR b. 1970, Cambridge, MA Actor, filmmaker, activist

“I believe a really strong middle-class is the key to making the country…the best”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1 Academy Award, 2 Golden Globes Founder, LivePlanet and Pearl Street Films

In dealing with fame, Matt Damon considers himself an everyman. But Matt is not just a balanced, normal person who makes the Hollywood A-list his place of work. He is intelligent, educated, well-informed, and he gives himself selflessly to causes for which he cares deeply. Matt’s films reveal a range of character built upon his own authentic, private persona. Watched in succession, you’re not watching Jason Bourne searching for his identity, or Private Ryan justifying the privilege of life, you see Matt Damon devoting a measured portion of himself to his acting so he can keep the rest to himself as a Dad, as an activist, as a real person.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Damon once left a film shoot to travel to Washington DC and walk in a march in support of teachers and public education.

REACH 5 Damon has steady popularity that could translate to politics.

ETHICS 5 You’ll never find Damon splashed across the gossip pages.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 His politically nuanced films, such as Promised Land, Syriana or Green Zone, remind us of the power films have to frame complex political issues and influence people.

TALENT 4 Damon parlayed his initial success from Good Will Hunting into a position as one of Hollywood’s brightest filmmakers.

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HON. MITCH DANIELS BOLD CONSERVATIVE b. 1949, Monongahela, PA Elected official, business executive

“No enterprise, small or large, public or private, can remain self-governing, let alone successful, so deeply in hock to others as we are about to be”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, Purdue University Governor, Indiana Director, Office of Management & Budget (Pres. Bush) SVP Corporate Strategy, Eli Lily

The impact of a Governor is the change enacted within a state. By that count, with sweeping school voucher laws, privatized welfare, BMV overhaul, and sound fiscal position, Governor Mitch Daniels has achieved quite a record. The bold thinking he injected will endure as his legacy, even in the areas where he was less successful in making changes.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Daniels has long been a strong proponent for conservative policies and principles, unafraid of bold vision.

REACH 3 Before walking away from elective office, Daniels had potential to be a leading national figure. It’s never too late.

ETHICS 2 Critics point to Daniels’ lobbying on behalf of Purdue University and previous charges of insider trading at Eli Lilly.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Daniels has shown success as a business executive, in state and federal government, and now in a major university.

TALENT 5 As a shrewd politician, Daniels showed skill in taking on entrenched political opposition to enact his agenda.

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DR. HOWARD DEAN BOLD PROGRESSIVE b. 1948, East Hampton, NY Elected official, political activist, physician

“I will use whatever position I have to root out hypocrisy”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Vermont Chair, Democratic National Committee Member, Vermont House of Representatives Family physician and medical practice owner

Politics has changed quite a bit since Howard Dean’s meltdown-heard-‘round the world (after the 2004 Iowa Caucuses). Compared to the hysteria of the 2016 campaign, it’s hard to fathom how a mere outburst of passion sent the mainstream media into a tizzy as to whether or not Dean was fit to be president. Makes us miss those halcyon days. But what got lost in the news narrative was that Dean had a pretty good vision for America and maybe that was a national conversation worth having. Now, after years of sticking to his principles, we think Howard Dean deserves some real consideration. Let’s have that conversation.

GLOBAL VISION 5 A progressive bulldog and champion but his openness to fact-based discourse earns him cross-over respect.

REACH 4 Dean became well-known when he ran for president. We think people might now be ready to consider his agenda.

ETHICS 5 Dean is outspoken but he sticks out for being principled.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 As Governor, Dean was a pioneer in health care reform.

TALENT 5 Dean’s only failure was due to poor timing. Is it ripe now?

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DR. NEIL DeGRASSE TYSON THE SCIENTIST b. 1958, New York, NY Scientist, author, educator, TV host

“The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Host. “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” (PBS) Dir., Hayden Planetarium (Rose Center for Earth and Space) Chairman, President, Planetary Society Founder, Dept. of Astrophysics, Museum of Natural History Author, “Death By Black Hole” among others Public Welfare Medal 2015, US National Academy of Sciences

As the natural successor to Carl Sagan in a crusade to elevate the role of science and critical thinking in society and public discourse, no one makes science cool like Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Witness how many people flood the streets of New York each year to celebrate Manhattanhenge when the street grid aligns with the sunset. Our problems are so complex, maybe we need a rocket scientist to help fix them.

GLOBAL VISION 4 His vision reaches beyond the cosmos and helps us imagine a better future for the entire human race.

REACH 4 DeGrasse-Tyson’s appeal stretches well beyond the geeks who f-ing love science to a broad, mainstream audience.

ETHICS 5 What makes him so cool is his authenticity and focus on science, not his own celebrity. We won’t let it go to his head.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 He has captured our collective imagination, which is a start.

TALENT 3 We admire people like Neil with intelligence, imagination and who mastered their own world and now transcend others.

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SEN. JIM DEMINT PRINCIPLED CONSERVATIVE b. 1951, Greenville, SC Elected official, marketing executive

“We know from our own history that democratic institutions take decades to mature, and …from past conflicts that freedom is not free”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, The Heritage Foundation United States Senator (R-SC) Member, US House of Representatives (SC-4th)

Jim DeMint was considered to be one of the most principled and conservative members of the US Senate with such positions as pushing to abolish the IRS and pushing for balanced budget amendments to the Constitution. He was an architect behind the no-compromise strategy that led to a shut-down of the Federal government in 2013.

GLOBAL VISION 4 DeMint’s isolationist views on foreign affairs and extreme views on domestic policy often run counter to his party’s.

REACH 3 DeMint’s strong alignment with Tea Party positions propelled him into greater prominence within conservative circles.

ETHICS 4 To the consternation of his own party’s leaders, DeMint stuck to his principles in trying to force the adoption of policies aimed at eliminating the federal deficit without tax increases.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 DeMint’s impact has been less about passing legislation and more about introducing legislation of high-political potency, such as to completely eliminate the Affordable Care Act.

TALENT 5 DeMint’s political genius is his ability to communicate complex conservative policy simply to regular people.

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DR. PETER DIAMANDIS BOLD THINKER b. 1961, The Bronx, NY Entrepreneur, engineer, author, physician

“The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chairman, X-Prize Foundation Co-founder, Singularity University CEO & Founder, Zero Gravity Corporation Author, “Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think” “BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World” World’s 50 Greatest Leaders 2014, Fortune magazine B.S., MIT, M.D. Harvard Medical School

Peter Diamandis has spent considerable time thinking and writing about how advancing technologies make possible solutions to problems that have long plagued humanity, such as energy shortages, hunger, and disease. Before he even completed medical school he had already co-founded the International Space University. Then he became CEO of a company designing low-Earth orbit rockets. Wow. His passion for space projects reflects some pretty big thinking.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Diamandis shows how technology is a source of solutions.

REACH 3 Diamandis’ optimism about technology and the future could catch fire.

ETHICS 5 He is devoted to realizing a better future where the role of commerce is to solve problems in society and help people.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 He has founded or led nearly a dozen successful ventures.

TALENT 4 It’s amazing to find that people this talented even exist.

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LEONARDO DiCAPRIO EARTH FIRST b. 1974, Los Angeles, CA Actor, filmmaker, activist

“We must set an example now and move environmentalism from being the philosophy of a passionate minority ... to a way of life that automatically integrates ecology into governmental policy and normal living standards”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1 Academy Award, 2 Golden Globes, 1 BAFTA Numerous award nominations Founder, Appian Way Productions Martin Litton Environment Award 2001, Environment Now Environmental Leadership Award, Global Green USA

Leonardo DiCaprio is an A-list actor who now uses his fame as a platform to do good. He has become a passionate and articulate advocate for ecological and environmental causes. We applaud that DiCaprio has taken the time to do his homework and knows his stuff as well as any policy wonk.

GLOBAL VISION 3 DiCaprio promotes awareness of the need to adopt sustainability as a way of life for the sake of Earth’s survival.

REACH 5 DiCaprio could command quite a following if he wanted to translate his popularity into politics and elective office.

ETHICS 4 His entire life is subject to constant media attention, and this means we can see who he really is. And we like it.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 He earns praise for making documentaries that raise environmental consciousness.

TALENT 3 DiCaprio was finally recognized with an Academy Award.

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GEN. JOE DUNFORD THE LEADER b. 1955, Boston, MA Military official

“I don't believe we ever should send Americans into a fair fight. The United States has a requirement to maintain the capability and credibility to assure allies and partners, deter aggression, and overmatch any potential adversary”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Pres. Obama) Commandant, US Marine Corps General, US Marine Corps

Gen. Joe Dunford understands a thing or two about threats facing the United States. Joe has used his role as Chair of the Joint Chiefs to call attention to the re-emerging threat that Russia has become, among other potential enemies such as North Korea, Iran, China and non-state actors such as ISIL. We think he could be effective in the White House.

GLOBAL VISION 4 As the principal military advisor to the President, Dunford sets the agenda for how to maintain America’s global leadership and ensuring global peace and stability.

REACH 3 Historically, since George Washington, Americans have been comfortable with putting a general in the White House.

ETHICS 5 Dunford has been a vocal critic of military officials being publicly involved in discussing policy matters or politics.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 His military exploits are proof of his capable command.

TALENT 5 His leadership skills could adapt from the structured and disciplined world of the military to the chaos of civilian rule.

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HON. MERRICK GARLAND THE WOULD-BE JURIST b. 1952, Chicago, IL Judge, attorney

“No matter how much honor you have, people attack you one way or the other”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Nominee, Associate Justice, SCOTUS Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit Deputy Attorney General, US Department of Justice Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office for DC Clerk, William Brennan, SCOTUS

People have characterized Merrick Garland as being the epitome of a neutral, fair-minded judge. Many acknowledge his legal brilliance and appreciate the economy and modest language in his opinions. Despite having more federal judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in history, the Senate has yet to act on his nomination. Maybe this is his chance to consider a different office? Just sayin’.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Garland’s breadth of experience in law and government has exposed him to a wide array of thorny public policy issues.

REACH 3 Garland entered public consciousness when he was named to the Supreme Court and then the Senate refused to act.

ETHICS 5 Garland has earned high praise from all. He is known for his collegiality and even his written opinions rarely draw dissent.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Garland’s high-profile work include such key prosecutions as the Oklahoma City Bomber and the Unabomber cases.

TALENT 4 The ABA Committee on the Federal Judiciary gave Garland a "unanimously well-qualified," its highest rating.

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BILL GATES GENIUS TURNED VILLAIN TURNED HERO b. 1955, Seattle, WA Business executive, philanthropist, author

“I've been very lucky, therefore I owe it to try and reduce the inequity in the world”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & Chairman, Microsoft Co-founder, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Founder, Corbis Director, Berkshire Hathaway Co-creator, The Giving Pledge

Bill Gates learned to code computers at a time when few Americans had even seen one. After famously dropping out of Harvard, he built a tech giant that ruled the era of the personal computer and continues to innovate. Gates has since applied his forward-thinking to a number worthy causes. Gates donated $35 billion to address global problems overlooked by governments and other organizations.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Gates may have initially underestimated the importance of the Internet but he’s been spot on with everything else.

REACH 5 Gates is among the few business executives who is widely known. He’s winning hearts with his charitable work.

ETHICS 3 Microsoft was notorious for tough business practices but this was due to Gates’ competitive nature, not greed. Maybe we need that level of drive and tenacity in the White House.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Gates didn’t just start a very successful global company, he led America’s transition into a technologically-driven world.

TALENT 5 Gates has the proven skills and experience to lead a country.

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MELINDA GATES THE PHILANTHROPIST b. 1964, Dallas, TX Philanthropist, business executive

“If you are successful, it is because someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Co-founder, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation General Manager of Information Products, Microsoft Jefferson Award, Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged Chair, Campaign for Children, Seattle Children’s Hospital Person of the Year 2005, Time magazine 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes magazine

Melinda Gates dares to ask, what if. What if infectious diseases no longer devastated poor communities? What if poor children had the resources to reach their potential? Then she asks, what if she could devote resources to address these issues, as if all lives had equal value? That is the heart of her work. We ask, what if she was president?

GLOBAL VISION 4 Gates’ profession is solving intractable global problems.

REACH 2 Gates’ philanthropic work is better known than she is.

ETHICS 5 Gates does not seek the spotlight. Her do-good work seems motivated by sincere desire to help the world.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 She is helping address problems that no other entity is.

TALENT 3 Gates has the capabilities to succeed in any field. The world may be better because she has chosen philanthropy.

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DR. AIDA GIACHELLO FIGHTING FOR HEALTH CARE b. 1951, Puerto Rico Physician, health advocate

“The poor, racial and ethnic minorities, the elderly, and women are still not getting access to health care”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founded, MW Latino Health, Research, Training & Policy Cen. Formed, Hispanic Health Alliance Formed, Midwest Hispanic AIDS Coalition Chair, Chicago Commission on Women US Surgeon General Executive Committee on Latino Health 25 Most Influential Latinos, 2005 Time magazine

Is someone born in Puerto Rico eligible to be president? It depends on the definition of American soil. Regardless, people born in Puerto Rico are full American Citizens. Therefore, Aida Giachello is both eligible for and on our list. She may never be president but she is a national treasure for her advocacy on behalf of so many underserved people.

GLOBAL VISION 3 The perspective Giachello brings from decades of advocacy is a vital viewpoint to include in our national dialogue.

REACH 2 Her good work has not made her sufficiently famous.

ETHICS 5 Giachello has spent her career advocating on behalf of underserved populations. She is a model citizen.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Having a tremendous and positive impact on one’s local community is quite a worthy accomplishment.

TALENT 4 Giachello grew up poor amidst gangs in Spanish Harlem to work her way into the field of medical research. Well done!

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DR. DREW GILPIN FAUST THE HIGHER EDUCATOR b. 1947, New York, NY Educator, historian, author

“University is not about results in the next quarter; it is not even about who a student has become by graduation. It is about learning that molds a lifetime, learning that transmits the heritage of millennia; learning that shapes the future”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, Harvard University Francis Parkman Prize, Society of American Historians Avery O. Craven Award, Organization of American Historians

Quality higher education is part of what makes America great. Drew Gilpin Faust has roots in America that stretch back to Puritan days. But as president of Harvard, she has no qualms about taking on the most sacred of traditions in order to change the culture. She has shown the tenacity to see her vision through without sacrificing transparency. She is also among America’s premiere historians and thinkers.

GLOBAL VISION 4 As a leader in academia, Gilpin Faust has helped shape how America views its past, its future and its national purpose.

REACH 3 Her influence exceeds her fame but people know and respect what it means to be the president of Harvard University.

ETHICS 5 As president of America’s foremost university, Gilpin Faust leads by example. This is a great example for all of America.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Running Harvard has many of the same political challenges and elements as running a country, albeit on a smaller scale.

TALENT 5 She’s the president of Harvard University. ‘Nuff said.

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WHOOPI GOLDBERG IMPORTANT THINGS TO SAY b. 1955, New York, NY Comedian, actor, activist, television host

“You've got to vote for someone. It's a shame, but it's got to be done”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Moderator, The View (ABC) Winner, 1 Academy Award, 2 Golden Globes, 2 Emmys, 1 Grammy, 1 Tony, numerous other awards and nominations Co-founder, Whoopi & Maya (women’s medical marijuana)

Whoopi Goldberg’s career in film, television and comedy has spanned decades. Throughout it all she has never shied away from controversy while willingly taking on subjects considered too challenging for America to handle. We not only survived, she helped change the national conversation on such topics as homelessness, AIDS, and support for issues affecting the LGBT community. Her lifetime of engagement earns her serious consideration on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Goldberg has challenged and helped articulate society’s values and how we relate to each other as Americans.

REACH 4 She may be controversial, but she is certainly well known.

ETHICS 5 We don’t always agree with what she says, but her outspoken nature is transparent and grounded in a good faith desire to discuss what’s right.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Goldberg does not demonstrate traditional managerial skills, but a lifetime of conversation and engagement has achieved something else: influence and impact in American life.

TALENT 3 Can her she turn her knack for dialogue into leadership?

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ANTONIO GONZALEZ ROCK THE VOTE b. 1956 (location not disclosed) Political organizer and activist

“Latino registered voters participate at high rates in presidential general elections. On average 80 percent of Latino registered voters cast votes — this has been true for 40 years”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, William C. Velasquez Institute President, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, 2005 Time magazine

If 2016 has marked the ascendency of Latino voters, Antonio Gonzalez helped pave the road. He has been central figure in driving the growth of political participation among Latinos across America. According to SVREP, he was the architect of many voter registration and education campaigns, such as Latino Vote USA and Latino Vote 2000, that helped mobilize record numbers of new voters across the US.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Gonzalez’s political activism stems from his view that the role of government is to work to meet the needs of people.

REACH 2 Gonzalez is not well-known in the mainstream population.

ETHICS 5 Gonzalez has been the outspoken conscience of immigrant rights, giving voice to an otherwise powerless population.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 His political activism has had a huge impact on and is remaking America’s political landscape.

TALENT 4 Thanks to Gonzalez and his work, the road to success for Latinos in politics has become wide open.

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JEFF GORDON STEADY AT THE WHEEL b. 1971, Vallejo, CA Stock car racer, TV announcer

“You may be leading, then you might be at the back of the pack trying to work your way up. It's just a constant reminder not to give up and to know that God is really in control”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS NASCAR 50 Greatest Drivers Founded, Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation Founded, Athletes for Hope Foundation Member, Clinton Global Initiative

With 93 career points-paying victories, Jeff Gordon is ranked third among the all-time NASCAR Cup Series winners and first among those competing since 1972 in the sport’s modern era. But what earns our attention is his charitable support for sick children and his work recruiting other professional athletes to support their communities.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Gordon gripped the wheel tight and his views on politics even tighter. His few campaign contributions reveal little.

REACH 5 As one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers ever, Jeff Gordon remains as popular as he did at the height of his winning.

ETHICS 5 As a born-again Christian, Gordon “feels it's helped make me a better person but, I choose to do it more privately now.”

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Gordon won it all. We’re eager to see if the next phase of his career can demonstrate his managerial skills and impact.

TALENT 3 Gordon’s talent behind the wheel is just the beginning of what we think he has to offer the nation.

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HON. ALBERT GORE, JR. THE WOULD-BE PRESIDENT b. 1948, Washington, DC Elected official, environmentalist, author

“Until we start sharply reducing global-warming pollution, I will feel that I have failed”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Vice President, United States of America United States Senator (D-TN) Author, “Earth in the Balance” and “Assault on Reason” Vietnam War veteran

Al Gore is so unlike the rest of America’s political leadership class who, upon retirement, all typically begin making millions giving speeches, lobbying, or by joining an investment firm. Instead Gore has become America’s foremost voice on the perils of global warming and what we need to do to reverse its effects. Many feel he should have been president. We’d like to point out, it’s not too late. Gore is the only one to earn a perfect score in our ratings.

GLOBAL VISION 5 From America’s high-tech future to sustainable economic development and global security, Al Gore has the vision.

REACH 5 Gore is among the world’s most recognizable people.

ETHICS 5 Gore is a man who’s devoted his entire life to public service.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 As a former Vice President and Senator, Gore already has a rich history of legislative accomplishments and policy impact.

TALENT 5 Gore has the experience to lead our nation and the credibility to engage America in serious conversations about inconvenient truths.

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DR. SANJAY GUPTA THE DOCTOR IS IN b. 1969, Novi, MI Physician, journalist, author

“We have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the US”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Associate Chief of Neurosurgery, Grady Memorial Hospital Chief medical correspondent, CNN Correspondent, CBS News White House Fellow Emmy Award Winner 10 Most Influential Celebrities, Forbes magazine

Our politics is poisoned with ideological fervor and a partisanship so extreme, the 2016 campaign resembles a civil war, not an election. Dr. Sanjay Gupta exemplifies fair, fact-based discussion. From his reporting on Katrina to his time spent in government, Gupta has been an advocate for decency, smart policy, and common-sense problem solving.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Dr. Gupta has a vision for the health of America that will be served well via his experience in government and media.

REACH 3 Few policy wonks, let alone brain surgeons, capture the public’s attention the way Dr. Gupta has with ours.

ETHICS 5 Dr. Gupta’s thoughtful, fair, and straight-forward approach to treating difficult subjects has earned America’s trust.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Dr. Gupta is very influential and might someday be Surgeon General. We think he can achieve a more tangible impact.

TALENT 4 Running a country may not be brain surgery, but if it were, Dr. Gupta is the man to do it.

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GOV. NIKKI HALEY FACE OF THE NEW SOUTH b. 1972, Bamberg, SC Elected official, business executive

“Our forefathers paved the way for us. Let's take their values, and their strengths, and rededicate ourselves to doing whatever it takes to keep America the greatest country in the history of man. And woman”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor, South Carolina Member, South Carolina House of Representatives CFO, Exotica International

Rising superstar Nikki Haley gave the Republican response to the President’s State of the Union address. She is the model of a skilled executive who grows a small business into a successful, multi-million dollar company, then applies those management skills to public service and elected office. We think this is only the beginning of a stellar career in politics.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Gov. Haley is a strong voice for the limits of government and the need for a common-sense approach to policy making.

REACH 3 She is well-known in political circles, but as an emerging young leader, she could soon be a household name.

ETHICS 4 Haley is unafraid to take positions that run counter to her party or that risk popular support when she thinks it’s right.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 As Governor, she is working hard to improve the quality of life for South Carolina. Good practice for the White house.

TALENT 5 Gov. Haley’s success in business and politics shows her talent as a leader and someone who can achieve results.

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BONNIE HAMMER WOMAN TO WATCH b. 1950, Queens, NY Media executive, photographer

“The biggest mistake to me is complacency”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair, NBCUniversal Cable Board Director, eBay Inc. 2007 Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award 2010 Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership 50 Most Powerful Women, (multiple) Fortune magazine

Bonnie Hammer has been considered the most powerful woman in television. Over 129 million watch shows on the 10 networks and two cable studios networks under her purview such as USA Network, E!, Bravo and SyFy. She posted 2015 profits of $2.8 billion, not too shabby. Can she turn her executive skills into a windfall for America? We think so. Her leadership in programs to end prejudice, discrimination and bullying confirmed her place on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Hammer created “Visions for Tomorrow” to get America’s leading organizations, thinkers and policymakers working together to solve society’s most pressing issues.

REACH 2 As the guy-behind-the-guy (or woman) she’s unknown.

ETHICS 5 Hammer has been honored by organizations for her commitment to confronting racism and bigotry.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 We note her proven success running NBCUniversal Cable.

TALENT 5 Hammer is an A-list talent who conquered the cut-throat world of media. We think she can do the same in politics.

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ADM. CECIL HANEY MAN IN COMMAND b. 1955, Washington, DC Military official, US Navy

“North Korea as a whole (is) very, very problematic in terms of their thirst to have a nuclear capability”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Commander, United States Strategic Command Commander, United States Pacific Fleet Admiral, United States Navy Commander, Honolulu, Submarine

Admiral Cecil Haney is a decorated veteran with a long career of military service in many vitally important positions. In this role, Haney influences key strategic decisions involving matters of foreign policy, defense and national security. A former Director, Naval Warfare Integration Group and Director, Submarine Warfare Division, America would sleep soundly under Haney’s watch in the White House. But Haney is willing to embrace diplomacy. For example, citing the importance of avoiding the possibility of a nuclear Iran, Haney publicly backed the Iran deal as a pragmatic step.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Haney has a clear-eyed view of the horizon of international waters on which our ship of state sails.

REACH 3 Americans embrace military leaders, even when unknown.

ETHICS 5 Haney’s Navy record is exemplary, albeit not very public.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Haney has direct experience leading during global warfare.

TALENT 5 Haney’s rise up the military ladder reflects his work ethic and talent to succeed in a notoriously challenging environment.

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MARILLYN HEWSON THE HIGH FLYER b. 1954, Junction City, Kansas Business executive, aerospace

“I feel that, at Lockheed Martin, we have the opportunity to make a difference… supporting men and women fighting for peace and freedom”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair, CEO and President, Lockheed Martin Board of Directors, Sandia National Laboratories, DuPont 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, Fortune magazine 20th Most Powerful Person in the World, Forbes magazine

As CEO of Lockheed Martin, Marillyn Hewson has made some bold moves at the world’s largest defense contractor and aerospace company. She shed commercial services that were less profitable and acquired Sikorsky, the helicopter maker. Hewson expanded into overseas markets with sales to Southeast Asia and India. Since taking the helm, the company has had record profits and its stock price doubled, reaching $238 per share, up from $191 a year ago.

GLOBAL VISION 3 As the leader of a defense contractor, Hewson understands the role her firm plays in broader, global events.

REACH 2 Despite its size, Lockheed Martin flies under the public radar, rendering Hewson largely unknown as its leader.

ETHICS 3 Hewson may be subject to backlash as the CEO of a defense contractor which makes its profits from government sales.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 The successful development of leading weapons systems is directly applicable to the role of Commander in Chief.

TALENT 4 Hewson proves her leadership by delivering top results.

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HON. ERIC HOLDER MAN OF JUSTICE b. 1951, New York, NY Government official, judge, attorney

“Communities of color don't understand what it means to be a police officer, the fear that police officers have in just being on the street”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Attorney General Judge, Superior Court, District of Columbia (Pres. Reagan) US Attorney, District of Columbia

Eric Holder promised the Justice Department's top priority would be to protect the security, rights and interests of the American people, which he largely achieved during his tenure. The number of terror plots thwarted and threats investigated under Holder is staggering. His department did everything from dismantling espionage networks to prosecuting perpetrators of financial fraud.

GLOBAL VISION 5 As the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, Holder has addressed issues of racism, security and due process.

REACH 4 Holder gained national stature as Attorney General.

ETHICS 3 Holder prosecuted long-time Democratic stalwart Cong. Dan Rostenkowski for corruption but Republicans criticize his role in pardoning Marc Rich under President Clinton.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Holder held the persons responsible for the Deep Water Horizon disaster accountable, among numerous vital accomplishments achieved at DOJ under his leadership.

TALENT 5 Holder’s long-time and effective service in the highest echelons of government show he is prepared for more.

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DEREK JETER THE CAPTAIN b. 1974, Pequannock Township, NJ Professional athlete, entrepreneur

“There may be people with more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 5-time World Series champion, New York Yankees (MLB) Team Captain, New York Yankees 5 Gold Gloves (Shortstop), 5 Silver Slugger Awards 1996 MLB Rookie of the Year Creator, Turn 2 Foundation

As one of the greatest baseball players of all-time, Derek Jeter is headed to the Hall of Fame. We think he could make a detour to the White House. Beloved by all, even Red Sox fans respected him. As a bachelor in media-hungry New York, Jeter has lived a transparent life under a microscope. This has certainly prepared him for the rigors of political life and daily jousts with the media.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Jeter would need to take the uncomfortable position of revealing his political thoughts and ideas about America.

REACH 5 Jeter’s success as an athlete made him a huge celebrity.

ETHICS 5 Jeter’s parents raised him to always conduct himself with the utmost respect for himself and others around him.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Jeter’s exploits on the baseball field made him rich and famous but he’s just getting started in a business career.

TALENT 5 We think his true talent lies in his strong character. It could take him to the White House.

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MAGIC (EARVIN) JOHNSON THE MAGIC MAN b. 1959, Lansing, MI Professional athlete, HIV/AIDS advocate, entrepreneur, sports team owner, author

“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 5-time NBA champion, Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) Gold Medal, Barcelona Olympics 1992 (Men’s Basketball) Member, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Co-owner, Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) and Sparks (WNBA) CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises Established Magic Johnson Foundation

Magic Johnson’s revelation that he was HIV-positive was a big shock to the NBA. But since exiting the game as a player, Johnson has really excelled in investing in successful business ventures, especially in low-income communities. His magic touch matches his impressive tricks on the court.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Johnson has been a staunch advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and research and other charitable causes.

REACH 4 Johnson’s stature as businessman could one day match his status as a basketball legend.

ETHICS 3 Johnson has overcome the fact that he contracted HIV through extramarital affairs.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 A prolific investor, Johnson has accumulated a business empire and invested in communities where it counts.

TALENT 3 Johnson showed he has successfully transitioned beyond basketball and into broader pursuits.

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ANGELINA JOLIE CONSCIENCE COMPELLED TO ACT b. 1975, Los Angeles, CA Actor, filmmaker, humanitarian activist

“We cannot close ourselves off to information and ignore the fact that millions are out there suffering. I honestly want to help”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 1 Academy Award, 3 Golden Globes, 2 SGA awards Goodwill Ambassador, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Creator, Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP) wildlife reserve

Despite roots in Hollywood royalty, Angelina Jolie was raised in a modest household. Perhaps this is what sparked her to become such a fierce advocate for global humanitarian causes. Since first witnessing the effects of a humanitarian crisis while filming in war-torn Cambodia, Jolie has been seemingly possessed with a need to do good, from adopting children to lending her celebrity status to causes. No longer a notorious wild child, even Jolie’s films now reflect stories that echo with human purpose. Jolie has put herself out there for her humanitarian work. We’ve gone there with her.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Jolie has completed more than 40 field missions, meeting with refugees and displaced persons in over 30 countries.

REACH 5 As a celebrity, she is subject to considerable public attention, especially her partnership with her husband, actor Brad Pitt.

ETHICS 5 Jolie and Pitt dig deep into their pockets and give their personal time on behalf of numerous humanitarian causes.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Jolie has become a persistent and compelling voice.

TALENT 2 Jolie is quickly developing into being a top film director.

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MICHAEL JORDAN COMING THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH b. 1963, Brooklyn, NY Professional athlete, investor

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 6-time NBA champion, Chicago Bulls (NBA) Gold Medal, Los Angeles Olympics 1984 (Men’s Basketball) Gold Medal, Barcelona Olympics 1992 (Men’s Basketball) 5-time Most Valuable Player, 14-time All-star selection 1985 NBA Rookie of the Year Member, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Principal owner, Charlotte Hornets (NBA)

Unlike Michael Jordan’s first retirement to play baseball, Jordan’s second retirement has proved more successful. Jordan has amassed a $1 billion fortune from investments. His ability to follow success in one career with success in another earns our attention. A nation with economic challenges can benefit from leadership in that department.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Unlike his more outspoken contemporaries, Jordan has avoided political partisanship and controversy.

REACH 5 Jordan remains one of the world’s greatest all-time athletes.

ETHICS 2 Jordan represents excellence but his shine has been tarnished by extra-marital affairs and resulting legal tangles.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Despite a mixed record as a basketball executive, Jordan is the first NBA player to become a billionaire.

TALENT 3 Jordan can hit the clutch shot on the court. We think he has the leadership to call the shots from the White House.

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DEAN KAMEN THE VISIONARY b. 1951, Long Island, NY Inventor, entrepreneur

“The most necessary task of civilization is to teach people how to think. It should be the primary purpose of our public schools”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Inventor, the Segway and dozens of others Founder, DEKA and FIRST Elected, National Academy of Engineering Awarded, National Medal of Technology

Dean Kamen is known as the inventor of the Segway but he also invented the iBot (a stair-climbing wheelchair) and a portable dialysis machine, among many others. Kamen is as prolific as he is under-appreciated. He once invented an electricity generator powered by cow dung for developing nations. Perhaps his proudest achievement is the annual First Robotics Competition, which he created 25 years ago, in which students come from all over the world to compete.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Ahead of his time, Kamen envisions the world as it should be and then invents tools and technology to realize that vision.

REACH 2 How is it possible America’s greatest inventor is unknown?

ETHICS 5 Kamen believes that non-violence leads to the highest ethics and is the goal of evolution.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Kamen invented Slingshot, a water purification system that could solve 50% of the world’s water-related health issues.

TALENT 3 Kamen’s key barrier is not his capability to create vital solutions, it’s whether or not the world understands them.

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KATHLEEN KENNEDY THE PRODUCER b. 1953, Berkeley, CA Filmmaker

“People want to make a distinction between what’s commercial and what’s art”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, Lucas Films Founder, Kennedy/Marshall Co-founder, Amblin Entertainment President, Producers Guild of America

As a producer, Kathleen Kennedy's body of work covers over 60 films, 120 Academy Award nominations, and over $11 billion worldwide box office receipts including three of the highest-grossing films in history. Her break was being hired by Steven Spielberg as his secretary. She immediately rose to be his key producing partner. Spielberg had an eye for talent and we think her abilities may go beyond filmmaking.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Kennedy doesn’t talk about herself or her views. That would have to change so we know where she stands on issues.

REACH 2 People love all her movies but may not give her due credit.

ETHICS 5 Rare in Hollywood, Kennedy is known to not promote herself or her own story. She lets her actions speak for themselves.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 For someone with the proven ability to make films in the political tangle of the Hollywood studio system, passing legislation in Washington may seem like a relative breeze.

TALENT 4 Kennedy became one of the most respected producers in Hollywood based on her ability to make so many great films.

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ROBERT KIYOSAKI ENRICHING LIVES b. 1947, Hilo, HI Author, educator, entrepreneur, investor

“I believe that one key to success is to accept truth, no matter how it's spoken”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder, The Rich Dad Company Author, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” series Founder, Cashflow Technologies Inc.

Influenced by the risks and failures of his father, Robert Kiyosaki became an advocate for financial literacy. His many entrepreneurial ventures are as much intended to fulfill that purpose as they are to generate wealth. Kiyosaki has advocated for having entrepreneurship, business education, investing, and comprehensive financial literacy concepts taught in schools around the world. We think this is a unique and important perspective that he brings to the table.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Kiyosaki’s powerful vision for society defines a relationship people should have with money beyond just getting rich.

REACH 2 Kiyosaki’s strong message could strike a chord with America.

ETHICS 5 Kiyosaki embodies the core American value of individual independence by stressing how starting one’s own successful business leads to financial control of one’s own life.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Kiyosaki’s success as an entrepreneur also reflects an impact and authentic devotion to the mission of practical education.

TALENT 3 Kiyosaki’s ability to simplify and demystify complex financial concepts is a talent that would help him articulate a national policy agenda in ways that are compelling and actionable.

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MIKE KRZYZEWSKI COACH K b. 1947, Chicago, IL Basketball coach

“The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 5 NCAA Division I National Championships 2 Gold Medals, Men’s Basketball, 2008 and 2012 Olympics 2 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Awards

Mike Krzyzewski has more wins all-time than any coach in men’s college basketball, but his start was rough. He persevered through some hard times with a formidable combination of discipline and imagination. Expanding his influence, Coach K is now an author and a public speaker on the subject of leadership and ethics. He has been generous with philanthropic gifts, including six-figure scholarships, building a community center in his old neighborhood in Chicago, and several other health and wellness initiatives.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Despite the global appeal of basketball Krzyzewski’s interests and engagements are largely domestic.

REACH 3 As a figure associated with dominant sports teams, Krzyzewski is both loved and hated. But he is respected.

ETHICS 5 Krzyzewski hosts conferences and provides grants to study Leadership & Ethics.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 He has achieved so much success in his field, we were afraid to quantify it in print, lest it be out-of-date by press time.

TALENT 5 Krzyzewski is unmatched in his ability to identify, nurture, motivate and coach other talent.

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DR. RISA LAVIZZO-MOUREY GIVING FOR GOOD HEALTH b. 1954, Seattle, WA Philanthropic executive, physician

“One key part of doing more with less is to be more strategic, to realize what the objectives you're truly trying to accomplish are and then to drive with greater focus towards those”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Director, Institute on Aging, University of Pennsylvania Member, President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in Health Care Vice Chair, Study on Racial Disparities in Health Care 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes magazine

Under the leadership of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, the RWJ Foundation is promoting a culture of health in America. Her work is reflected in efforts to achieve outcomes around healthy communities, healthy children (especially anti- obesity), transforming the health care system to serve people, and what she calls leadership in better health.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Her mission is to improve health outcomes in America.

REACH 3 People may appreciate the work that Lavizzo-Mourey does every day but they may not know who she is.

ETHICS 5 Lavizzo-Mourey’s parents were physicians and she always wanted to be a doctor, someone who heals and helps.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 The work she is leading in the field of health is having a solid impact on the quality of life for many Americans.

TALENT 4 Simply put, the world needs more people like her.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ SOMEONE FROM THE BLOCK b. 1969, Castle Hill, NY Recording artist, actor, dancer, fashion designer, entrepreneur

“Beauty is only skin deep. I think what's really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Numerous film roles and television appearances Founder, Nuyorican Productions Golden Globe, Grammy Award nominations

Jennifer Lopez is more than a successful choreographer- turned-singer-turned-actor. She is a business impresario who has amassed success through shrewd brand management. Lopez defines the modern era of celebrity- persona-as-personal brand. Her success transcends categories. In the end, people simply identify with her and love her because she is one of them, a woman of the people.

GLOBAL VISION 1 Lopez credits having children as a catalyst for her own global awareness but we’re still waiting to see her agenda.

REACH 5 Lopez is among America’s most admired, well-liked people.

ETHICS 4 Inspired by the hard-work and strong ethic of her parents, Lopez learned to hustle from day one.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Lopez has met career challenges and has come out on top. We’d like to know more about her management abilities.

TALENT 3 Lopez has the ability to connect with millions of people, to understand them and become an expression of their dreams. This is an invaluable trait as a leader.

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RACHEL MADDOW KEEPING IT REAL FOR AMERICA b. 1973, Castro Valley, CA Political commentator, TV host, author

“People who disagree on important issues don't agree on the facts”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TV Host, The Rachel Maddow Show (MSNBC) Emmy Award Radio Host, The Rachel Maddow Show (Syndicated) Author, “Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power” John Gardner Fellowship Rhodes Scholar GLAAD Media Awards, Outstanding TV Journalism

Rachel Maddow has a voice powerful enough to be heard above the hyper-ideological anger of America’s right-wing industry. Her fact-based, intellectually sound approach has earned a loyal audience who rely on Maddow to dissect current events through the lens of a progressive perspective.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Armed with knowledge and incredible work ethic, Maddow is now among the most effective progressive voices today.

REACH 3 Maddow has grown her audience and has a loyal following.

ETHICS 5 No partisan, Maddow frequently criticizes Democrats and is open to anyone with facts challenging her assertions.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Maddows’s accomplishment is her ongoing impact on public discourse and her ability to lend clarity and forcefulness to questions of public policy in ways that influence others.

TALENT 4 Maddow is an astute observer who works harder than anyone to know and have absolute command of the facts.

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PEYTON MANNING THE GOLDEN BOY b. 1976, New Orleans, LA Professional athlete

“Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what the hell you're doing”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2-time Super Bowl Champion (NFL) 5-time Most Valuable Player (NFL) 14-time Pro Bowl Selection Founder, Peyback Foundation Benefactor, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent

Was winning Super Bowl 50 a dream ending for Peyton Manning, or was it just the beginning? We don’t assume a quarterback automatically has leadership qualities but Manning does. The epitome of self-confidence, he’s good at everything he does, even goofy TV commercials! The future is open. TV announcer? General manager? Team owner? Business executive? Or maybe, the call of public service.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Aside from modest, occasional support for Republican candidates, Manning keeps his political views quietly hidden.

REACH 5 Like Jack Kemp, Heath Shuler and others, Manning would not be the first NFL athlete to try a run at politics.

ETHICS 2 Scandalous speculation continues to dog Manning. Politics is a contact sport.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 We respect the hard work, determination and leadership required to win a Super Bowl ring.

TALENT 3 Manning can bring a team together for that heroic victory.

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GOV. SUSANA MARTINEZ GETTING THE JOB DONE b. 1959, El Paso, TX Elected official, prosecutor, attorney

“When I was a young prosecutor, I got called to testify against my boss. I could have backed down, but I didn't”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor, New Mexico District Attorney, 3rd Judicial District

Susan Martinez stepped into the Governor’s office, then immediately went to work with the Legislature on the state’s $450 million budget shortfall. She increased Medicaid funding without raising taxes, used tax incentives to lure a rail hub from Texas to New Mexico, simplified school quality grading, toughened law enforcement provisions, funded k-3 education, and compromised on funding for unemployment premiums. All in a day’s work, this is how to run a state.

GLOBAL VISION 4 A compassionate leader, Martinez is unafraid to hold positions that suit her views and defy political convention.

REACH 3 Martinez is considered a future presidential hopeful.

ETHICS 3 A rowdy party broken up by police in which the Governor was drunk? That makes her human, to some. We love her public focus on keeping her promises.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Martinez has a mixed record as the economy and jobs have grown faster in the rest of the country than in New Mexico.

TALENT 4 Tough and pragmatic, Martinez is a decisive leader able to work with Democrats to achieve her agenda for the state.

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SARA MARTINEZ TUCKER TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS b. 1955 (est.), Loredo, TX Educator, business executive

“Everything is an education as long as you never stop exploring”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO, National Math and Science Initiative Under Secretary, US Department of Education (Pres. Bush) CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Executive, AT&T Member, Boards of Directors, Xerox, Sprint, AEP 25 most influential Hispanics in America, Time magazine

At NMSI, Sara Martinez Tucker’s programs will produce 18,000 science and math teachers by 2025. These teachers will help 5 million students. As CEO, she believes kids must have the tools to create a destiny for themselves. She helps students to succeed and to be college and work-ready by providing access to quality teachers and rigorous curriculums. She also recruits math and science majors and encourages them to go into teaching.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Education is her passion. She understands the need to help students succeed and to also support and train teachers.

REACH 3 Education is a vital issue that will remain in the public eye.

ETHICS 5 Martinez Tucker has worked toward doubling the rate of Hispanic students earning college degrees.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 She grew HSF from $3 MM to $25 MM annually, before going to Washington as Undersecretary of Education.

TALENT 4 She now focuses on helping others develop their talent.

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GEN. DARREN MCDEW THE OPERATIONS GURU b. 1960, (Location not disclosed) Military official

“Our nation faces a broad array of challenges that call for cooperation and common interest. We must seize upon the unprecedented interconnectedness of the 21st century”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS General, United States Air Force Commander of United States Transportation Command Commander, Air Mobility Command and Eighteenth Air Force

General Patton once observed, “the officer who doesn’t know his communications and supply as well as his tactics is totally useless.” Without Transportation Command, America’s military couldn’t function. This underscores the paradox of Air Force General Darren McDew’s command. While transportation and logistics are absolutely vital to military effectiveness, the subject lacks popular appeal and understanding among policymakers in Washington.

GLOBAL VISION 3 McDew articulates the challenges we face in having to replace aging transportation assets amidst fiscal constraints.

REACH 2 Logistics and operations are not sexy but they win wars.

ETHICS 4 The Air Force has faced recent ethical challenges. McDew has made personnel changes in part to address them.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 McDew ensures the flow of supplies to support our military presence and allies in our ground fight against terrorism.

TALENT 4 McDew’s will be able to prove his leadership if he can bend a political system unable to address real policy issues.

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MARY MEEKER THE MARKET GURU b. 1959, Portland, IN Venture capitalist, finance executive

“I love data. I think it's very important to get it right, and I think it's good to question it”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Partner, KPCB Managing Director, Morgan Stanley 77th Most Powerful Woman in the World, Forbes magazine

Mary Meeker earned a reputation as an investment guru in today’s technology-driven economy for recognizing and helping others understand the scale of wealth creation and market disruption the Internet would and has caused. Now, Meeker is perhaps the most influential voice in decoding the data underlying the massive changes to media, consumer behavior, and business that comprises today’s economy.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Few understand, as well as Meeker does, the revolution in the world economy that’s taking place today.

REACH 2 Despite their impact, venture capitalists remain unknown. We think her analytical prowess could make Meeker famous.

ETHICS 5 It is no secret that Meeker is a capitalist whose work is intended to help create wealth and drive efficient outcomes.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Aside from success as an equities analyst, Meeker compiled a very powerful, non-partisan report that looked at the US government and its financials from a business perspective.

TALENT 4 Mary Meeker’s talent is the clear-eyed perspective she lends to help us understand our rapidly evolving economy.

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ARTE MORENO PITCHER ON THE MOUND b. 1946, Tucson, AZ Business executive, sports franchise owner

“I learned early on that if you just look at business simply and logically, you can become successful. It’s addition and subtraction”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Owner, Los Angeles Angels (MLB) CEO, Outdoor Systems Founder, Moreno Family Foundation Vietnam War veteran 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, Time magazine

Arte Moreno is among the first Mexican-American and also one of the best-loved owners in Major League Baseball. His first decision as owner was to lower the prices of tickets, food, beer, and merchandise. Attendance boomed as a result. Moreno approaches his role as a sports team owner with a deep respect for the sport and the team’s fans.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Arte Moreno, a staunch Republican, limits any public discussion of his views to baseball.

REACH 3 His business and sports credentials could translate well into political following, if he’s willing to air his views.

ETHICS 2 In a lawyer’s dodge that met contractual obligations but violated trust, Moreno changed the name of the “Anaheim Angels” to the “Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.”

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Moreno took advertising company Outdoor Systems public, then he sold it to Infinity Broadcasting for $8.7 billion.

TALENT 4 Moreno’s business instincts and hard work made him billions.

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DR. KENNETH MORITSUGU HEALTH IS POWER b. 1945, Honolulu, HI Public health administrator, physician

“Low health literacy is a threat to the health and well-being of Americans. Low health literacy crosses all ages, races, incomes, and education levels”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Surgeon General Rear admiral, US Public Health Service CEO, Samurai Consulting LLC Chairman of Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute

Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu has worked toward addressing, advocated for, or written extensively about a wide array of health issues including such areas as diabetes, disease prevention, children’s health, organ and tissue donation, HIV, health literacy, and bioterrorism.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Moritsugu has promoted a more healthy society. We love his efforts to enhance collaboration between the private and public sector to jointly address our health challenges.

REACH 2 As the nation’s chief advocate for health, Moritsugu has a platform to advocate for issues he cares about most deeply.

ETHICS 5 Losing both his wife and daughter in separate auto accidents may have motivated his advocacy for organ donations.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Moritsugu has held a number of high-impact roles in public health policy, including Surgeon General.

TALENT 3 Moritsugu’s public record demonstrates his skills in using an appointed position to achieve an impact on public policy.

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HON. GAVIN NEWSOM THE INNOVATIVE MAYOR b. 1967, San Francisco CA Elected official, small business owner

“This is about corruption, cartels, the environment, tax dollars, waste and inefficiency... This is about communities being ravaged and destroyed. This is about institutional racism and poverty”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Lt. Governor, California Mayor, San Francisco

As Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom was known for having a ton of innovative ideas, even if not all of them reached fruition or proved valuable. He became both an instant hero to marriage-equality advocates and a national lightning rod for opponents when, over major objections of Democratic party leaders, Newsom defied state law and started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Newsom is a vocal proponent for marijuana legalization and drug policy reform, and the Gov 2.0 movement.

REACH 3 Newsom was on the right side of marriage equality. Will his support for pot legalization catapult him even further?

ETHICS 3 Newsom put his principles first when he stood up for gay marriage, but his messy public divorce dulled his shine.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Before Obama pushed the Affordable Care Act, Newsom launched the nation’s first universal healthcare initiative.

TALENT 5 Newsom’s ability to be way ahead of the curve and on the winning side of progressive issues has fueled his meteoric rise up the political ladder. Now he’s running for Governor.

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GROVER NORQUIST NO NEW TAXES! b. 1956, Sharon, PA Political activist

“Our goal is to shrink government down to the size where we can drown it in a bathtub”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder & President, Americans for Tax Reform

Norquist remains largely unknown outside of politics, even as a leading missionary to cut taxes and reduce the size of government. Nevertheless, his influence is deeply felt throughout the halls of official Washington. During recent negotiations to adopt a budget compromise, the GOP side made no concessions without first considering Norquist.

GLOBAL VISION 5 As president of a leading and prominent political advocacy organization, Norquist has enumerated many conservative policy positions that make clear his vision for America.

REACH 3 Norquist got his start during the Reagan era with his anti-tax message and it continues to resonate throughout the USA.

ETHICS 4 Norquist has been the target of fellow conservative activists for his alleged involvement with Islamic terrorists. We instead applaud him for his efforts to spread ideas about free-market capitalism to Arab countries.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Virtually every elected Republican has signed on to Norquist’s “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” of no new taxes, illustrating the extent of Norquist’s reach and impact.

TALENT 4 Since learning public speaking as a kid, Norquist’s ability to break complex policy down into slogans has been a key skill.

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MICHELLE OBAMA THE FIRST LADY b. 1964, DeYoung, IL Public figure, health advocate, attorney

“Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS First Lady of the United States Vice President, University of Chicago Medical Center Executive Director, Chicago office of Public Allies

With a keen understanding of the power of the platform that comes with being the First Lady, Michelle Obama has been a vocal advocate for healthy eating, nutrition, physical activity, poverty awareness and human rights. She has also been a role model for women and fashion icon. Through four big initiatives as First Lady, Obama has advocated for healthy families, service members and their families, higher education, and education for girls around the globe.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Obama has been a passionate and effective advocate for promoting and addressing a wide range of public issues.

REACH 5 As First Lady, Obama has been one of America’s most admired and visible people.

ETHICS 5 Obama’s true calling has been to work with people to serve their communities and their neighbors.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Obama launched several other initiatives, such as the Let’s Move! campaign to help address childhood obesity.

TALENT 5 As a political natural, Obama has been an inspiring First Lady for many as a mom, professional, advocate and leader.

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DR. ELLEN OCHOA STAR POWER b. 1958, Los Angeles, CA Astronaut, engineer, inventor

“What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire - the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Director, Johnson Space Center Completed 9-day shuttle Discovery space mission Exceptional Service Medal, 1997 Outstanding Leadership Medal, 1995

As a pioneer of spacecraft technology, Ellen Ochoa is literally a rocket scientist. At the NASA Ames Research Center, she led a research group working primarily on optical systems for automated space exploration. As Director of the Johnson Space Center, Ochoa powers space exploration, technological innovations and scientific discoveries.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Ochoa leads our efforts in human exploration, discovery and achievement. We need to set our sights on the stars.

REACH 3 The public widely admires and respects astronauts.

ETHICS 5 Being raised by a single mom helped shape Ochoa’s strength of character. She now gives back as a mentor to young girls.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 In 1993, Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in the world to go to space aboard space shuttle Discovery.

TALENT 3 A high academic achiever, Ochoa has been recognized with numerous honors for her achievements throughout her life.

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RODNEY O’NEAL MR. NUTS & BOLTS b. 1954, Dayton, OH Business executive, automotive engineer

“I doubt if I could have found a more perfect spot for this company. The right technology, aimed at the right megatrends of safe, green and connectivity”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President & CEO, Delphi Automotive Executive, General Motors (various executive roles) Lifetime Achievement in Industry Award, National Society of Black Engineers

O’Neal has led Delphi Automotive during a time of significant upheaval and challenges including a 4-year bankruptcy, pension cuts and battles with unions. However, what has emerged is a totally transformed company that’s profitable, growing, globally diversified and no longer dependent on a single customer, General Motors. Delphi's sales have soared and the stock has nearly quadrupled under his leadership.

GLOBAL VISION 3 O’Neal took a look at the megatrends in the economy, sustainability and worked to move Delphi into that future.

REACH 2 O’Neal is more known for Delphi’s challenges than successes.

ETHICS 2 Delphi was criticized for locating tax domiciles offshore to lower taxes and for reducing benefits for 22,000 retirees.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 O’Neal’s legacy will be the diversification of Delphi’s client base thereby giving the company a more solid footing.

TALENT 3 Successfully steering a large company through some very tough challenges takes guts and especially talent.

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RICHARD PARSONS THE CHAIRMAN b. 1948, Brooklyn, NY Business executive, attorney

“I don’t think you can compromise. News either has integrity or it doesn’t. It is either accurate, balanced and fair or it isn’t”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO, Time Warner Cable Chair, Citigroup Senior Advisor at Providence Equity Partners Inc Economic Transition Team, Pres. Barack Obama Managing Partner, Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler Staff, Pres. Gerald Ford Staff, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller

As a business executive, Parsons has proven his leadership capacity many times over through his willingness to make very difficult decisions and his knack for making the right choices. The outcome in each case has justified his direction. The decisions a president must make are the hardest part of the job, but we think Parsons is seasoned and ready.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Parsons has seen the world from his many leadership roles but we know little of the agenda he espouses or his vision.

REACH 3 Parsons could parlay his status as a giant in industry.

ETHICS 4 A skilled conciliator, Parsons settles disputes and is known for keeping stakeholders informed during difficulties.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 He turned around TWC after its failed merger with AOL.

TALENT 5 Parsons has proven success from being a young advisor in government to leading some of America’s largest companies.

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SEC. CONDOLEEZA RICE WOMAN OF THE WORLD b. 1954, Birmingham, AL Government official, academic

“The essence of America - that which really unites us - is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion. It is an idea: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS US Secretary of State (Pres. Bush) National Security Advisor (Pres. Bush) Senior Fellow on Public Policy, Hoover Institution Provost, Stanford University Most Influential People, Time magazine

Throughout her fast rise in the foreign policy establishment, Secretary of State Condi Rice was a pioneer in developing policy directed toward expanding the number of responsible democratic governments in the world.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Rice is a strong proponent for using America’s leadership and our military, when necessary, to promote global democracy.

REACH 4 As a leading architect in President Bush’s foreign policy, Condi Rice became a national figure.

ETHICS 2 Rice bears responsibility for her role in President Bush’s decision to invade Iraq based on false evidence about WMDs and in US policy with respect to waterboarding and torture.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 As Secretary of State during the major wars in the Middle East, Rice has had a tremendous impact on recent history.

TALENT 5 Rice was indispensable to presidents and cabinet secretaries before taking on her own leadership role.

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HON. BILL RICHARDSON MAN OF ENERGY b. 1947, Pasadena, CA Elected official, government official, author

“We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor, New Mexico US Secretary of Energy US Ambassador, United Nations Chair, Democratic National Committee Member, US House of Representatives (NM-3rd)

Bill Richardson’s story shows how we now use investigations, not elections, to settle political conflict. Richardson was investigated for a pay-to-play scheme for allegedly shaking campaign contributions from a company doing business with New Mexico. He claimed the charges were political. Although the charges were unproven and dropped, making charges is an effective political tactic. The investigation prevented Richardson from serving as Secretary of Commerce and even affected the next election. We lament that our climate of extreme partisanship and scorched-earth tactics will stop our most talented people from wanting to enter public service.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Richardson is an expert on both foreign and domestic affairs.

REACH 4 A run for president in ‘08 made Richardson a national figure.

ETHICS 2 Critics insist Richardson engaged in pay-to-play schemes.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Richardson’s humanitarian missions to secure the release of hostages underscores his effectiveness as a diplomat.

TALENT 5 Richardson was a popular, effective and powerful Governor.

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DAVID ROBINSON THE ADMIRAL b. 1965, Key West, FL Professional athlete, philanthropist

“You’re always going to face criticism. You’re always going to face challenges, but those things are there to make you stronger”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Founder, Admiral Capital Group 10-time NBA All-Star (San Antonio Spurs) 2-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, men’s basketball

A graduate of the US Naval Academy, sports pundits named David Robinson The Admiral. In fact, he did serve two years in the Navy as a civil engineer before joining the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and the US National team. He followed up his illustrious basketball career with a focus on philanthropy, especially education for disadvantaged youths.

GLOBAL VISION 2 From his philanthropic work, he certainly fits the act locally part of the adage, but we’re not so sure about think globally.

REACH 4 The Admiral’s fame as an NBA star was just a start.

ETHICS 5 Robinson risked his NBA career when, rather than entering the NBA upon graduation, he fulfilled his commitment to serve his country.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Having established a non-profit private school for disadvantaged inner-city kids in San Antonio, he later co- founded a private equity firm to raise funds for that school.

TALENT 4 As a rookie he led the greatest comeback season in the history of the sport. Could he lead America’s comeback?

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GEN. LORI ROBINSON TAKING COMMAND b. 1959, (location not disclosed) Military official

“[China’s] land reclamation in the S. China Sea and the possibility of militarization of that land, it’s very destabilizing”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Combatant Commander, US Northern Command Commander-in-Chief, NORAD Commander, Pacific Air Forces

Air Force General Lori Robinson was already leading US air forces in the Pacific when she was selected to lead the US military's Northern Command, one of the most senior positions in the US military. This marks the first time in our history that a woman has been selected to hold combatant command in the US military. As Ashton Carter noted, she was the right and obvious choice for the job based on her experience, credentials, and readiness, irrespective of her gender. There are many more women in the military ready to assume positions of senior leadership and responsibility.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Robinson’s job is to protect America from invasion or attack.

REACH 3 Her rise as a military leader could earn her wide recognition.

ETHICS 5 Robinson leads by inspiring a sense of purpose in everyone around her, not by posturing or intimidation.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 One of only two female 4-star generals in the Air Force, she is the first woman to lead combatant command.

TALENT 5 Robinson has proven split-second decision-making skills, extensive experience, and is a top strategic thinker.

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ANTHONY ROMERO SON OF LIBERTY b. 1965, New York, NY Non-profit executive, constitutional activist

“Congress must hold open, substantive hearings to let the American public know how their privacy was invaded”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union Director, Human Rights, Ford Foundation Co-author, “In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties in the Age of Terror”

The September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks led to the swift mobilization of national security and intelligence resources. Only a week into his tenure with the ACLU, Anthony Romero suddenly became the leading voice protecting our Constitutional rights and civil liberties from government overreach. In leading an organization that exists to protect and uphold the Bill of Rights and Constitution, Romero lives Jefferson’s words, “the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.”

GLOBAL VISION 4 Romero argues we can fight terrorism and protect our security without sacrificing civil liberties or the Constitution.

REACH 3 People cherish civil liberties but find the ACLU too radical.

ETHICS 3 Romero’s tenure at the ACLU has not been without controversy but criticism comes chiefly from purist insiders.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Romero has fought successfully to challenge the Patriot Act, and even critics laud the effectiveness of the ACLU.

TALENT 4 Romero is an effective advocate and powerful voice on behalf of our most cherished democratic values.

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GOV. MITT ROMNEY BUSINESS MAN b. 1947, Detroit, MI Elected official, business executive

“Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Republican presidential nominee, 2012 Governor, Massachusetts CEO, Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee Co-founder, Bain Capital CEO, Bain & Company

Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee in 2012 so his qualities have already been fully vetted by voters. However, we think he deserves to be on our list for two reasons. First, his principled denunciation of Trump’s candidacy has once again placed him on the national stage. Second, we think his failure as a candidate was due to his pose as a staunch conservative when he was fundamentally a moderate. We think a run up the middle could prove far more successful.

GLOBAL VISION 5 As a candidate in 2012, Romney spent months campaigning on his agenda and vision, so his views are well-documented.

REACH 4 Despite being a major-party nominee, Romney never caught fire with the own base, nor did he build a new coalition.

ETHICS 3 The opposition made a big political issue out of Romney’s past experience leading a private equity firm.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 As Governor, Romney implemented universal health care in Massachusetts, even though he ran against it in 2012.

TALENT 5 Romney mastered both the private and public sectors.

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IRENE ROSENFELD TAKING CHARGE b. 1953, Westbury, NY Business executive

“The most important role of a leader is to set a clear direction, be transparent about how to get there and to stay the course”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair, Mondelēz Corp CEO, Kraft Foods 50 Women to Watch, Wall Street Journal 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, Forbes magazine

Irene Rosenfeld is one of the most powerful leaders in business and has a strong record of accomplishment. She recently steered several major brands through a gauntlet of global challenges while managing strident activist investors and board members. Her global success proves she has the talent to fulfill her childhood ambition to be president. We admire her willingness to question sacred cows and her lack of fear in making even the toughest decisions.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Rosenfeld has a robust global vision for Mondelēz and pushes innovation, but her politics remain a mystery.

REACH 4 Rosenfeld is among the most powerful people in business.

ETHICS 3 Rosenfeld has been criticized for outsourcing 600 jobs from Chicago to Salinas, Mexico. People protested at her home.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Rosenfeld led the restructuring and turnaround of key businesses and the highly successful integration of Nabisco.

TALENT 5 Rosenfeld has a history of bringing a consumer focus and innovation to building and turning around global businesses.

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SHERYL SANDBERG MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED b. 1969, Washington, DC Business executive, activist, author

“Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS COO, Facebook SVP, Google Chief of Staff, US Treasury Secretary (Lawrence Summers) Consultant, McKinsey & Company 50 Women to Watch, Wall Street Journal 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, Fortune magazine

Mark Zuckerberg recruited Sheryl Sandberg away from Google to be Facebook COO in 2008. That may be the smartest thing he’s ever done. Sandberg, who was once Chief of Staff to Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, has increased Facebook ad revenues 66-fold. She is also a big proponent for women to embrace professional ambition.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Roles at Treasury, Google, and Facebook have prepared Sandberg to be a knowledgeable and successful policymaker.

REACH 3 Her campaign to “ban bossy” encourages others to help young girls perceive themselves positively and as leaders.

ETHICS 4 Sandberg’s book “Lean In” struck a chord but critics found it didn’t relate well to average people and the issues they face.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Sandberg has guided Facebook to dominate online advertising while achieving user growth profitability.

TALENT 5 While other leaders grow to depend on Sandberg and her capabilities, we think she can be a leader in her own right.

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GOV. BRIAN SANDOVAL THE PRAGMATIST b. 1963, Redding, CA Elected official, federal judge

“Unemployment, foreclosures, bankruptcy -- the cure is not more government spending but helping businesses create jobs”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor, Nevada Judge, United States District Court, District of Nevada Chair, Nevada Gaming Commission

Brian Sandoval left a lifetime appointment as a federal judge to run for Governor where he has pushed economic growth but mystified conservatives by increasing funds for school and roads and by working with Democrats. Sandoval’s pragmatic approach has earned him high approval ratings. We think this is no accident.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Sandoval has been active in promoting job creation in the state through his economic development plans.

REACH 3 He is considered to be a future presidential hopeful.

ETHICS 3 The Solar Energy industry and other critics sharply criticized Sandoval for his policies which they claim hurt Nevada’s growing solar energy industry and led to massive job losses.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 By convincing each side to agree to major concessions, Sandoval negotiated a compromise with the Democratically- controlled state legislature to close the Nevada’s budget gap.

TALENT 4 Sandoval has shown an ability to solve problems by working together with all stakeholders, even political adversaries, to find acceptable compromise and solutions.

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SEN. BEN SASSE PROFILE IN COURAGE b. 1972, Plainview, NE Elected official, government official

“Our founding moment is truly extraordinary. Our founders were making a claim about human dignity. Our founders were saying that everybody, everywhere -- not just those who have been blessed to be born in this place, but everybody, everywhere is ordained with natural rights”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Senator (R-NE) Assistant Secretary, Planning & Evaluation, US Department of Health & Human Services Chief of Staff, US Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Ben Sasse was among the first elected Republicans to call for a third-party alternative to Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president. This was met with criticism within the GOP establishment for dividing the party among the pro-Trump, the anti-Trump, and pragmatists who worry that an open split will help elect Hillary Clinton.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Sasse holds very staunchly conservative views on domestic and foreign policy issues.

REACH 3 His anti-Trump stance vaulted Sasse into the spotlight.

ETHICS 5 His actions show that he stays true to deeply-held principles.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Sasse has potential but needs time to develop a record.

TALENT 3 Sasse has emerged as one of the Senate’s most conservative voices with a deep belief in American exceptionalism.

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HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH WATCHING FROM A PERCH b. 1963, Atlanta, GA TV host, author, elected official

“Hopefully, we can keep hammering the argument that you can disagree with other people and have debates but remain civil”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Co-host, Morning Joe (MSNBC) Member, US House of Representatives (FL-1st) Author, “Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day” Author, “The Last Best Hope” Author, “The Right Path: from Ike to Reagan”

Arriving in Washington as part of the GOP tidal wave of ‘94, Joe Scarborough worked to fulfill the Contract With America by sponsoring legislation to dismantle federal agencies, cut taxes, slash spending, and protect the unborn. Then he walked away from politics in the middle of his term.

GLOBAL VISION 4 As TV host, Scarborough has demonstrated a thoughtful understanding of a wide range of issues.

REACH 4 Scarborough could generate large interest and might attract moderate voters if he ever decides to re-enter politics.

ETHICS 5 Scarborough quit a safe seat in the House to spend more time with his kids. He’s equally critical of Republicans as Democrats on the television political talk show he co-hosts.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Scarborough has come into his own as a political commentator with a more practical form of conservatism.

TALENT 5 Scarborough wins the respect of his liberal viewing audience without betraying his deeply-held conservative views.

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HOWARD SHULTZ GOOD IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS b. 1953, Brooklyn, NY Business executive

“I think the currency of leadership is transparency. You've got to be truthful”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CEO, Starbucks Owner, Seattle Supersonics (NBA) Founder, Schultz Family Foundation 2011 Businessperson of the Year, Fortune magazine

Since Howard Shultz returned as CEO to a struggling Starbucks, political engagement has been his hallmark. His progressivism at Starbucks is reflected in subsidizing college for baristas, generous health care benefits, or employing and training disadvantaged youth, and has made Starbucks a more attractive employer. Even its advertising has been about sparking engagement, all this while Shultz achieved spectacular business results. Shultz made clear his decision to not seek office. We think he should reconsider.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Schultz has pursued social and policy issues with passion, from gridlock in Washington to the needs of America’s veterans, while he turned Starbucks business around.

REACH 3 Shultz has a record of business success and social good.

ETHICS 5 Shultz received awards given to the business leader who excels in both commercial success and social responsibility.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 With record revenue and profits, Shultz turned around the iconic company that he founded.

TALENT 4 Shultz balances social good and business results.

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RUSSELL SIMMONS CREAM RISES TO THE TOP b. 1957, Queens, NY Entrepreneur, producer, author

“I try to make my life about service, and hope that one day we can all 'see' a little better because God is with everyone and everywhere”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair & CEO, Rush Communications Co-founder, Def Jam Records Chair, Foundation for Ethnic Understanding PETA Humanitarian Award, 2011 Person of the Year Award

Russell Simmons has built many successful businesses (Rush Communications includes over 10, plus 3 not-for-profits). His genius lies in marrying Hip-Hop culture with existing industry structures. He was the force behind the Hip-Hop revolution, promoting stars like Run-D.M.C, Kurtis Blow, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and LL Cool J, while his labels made Hip-Hop fashion mainstream. He changed America.

GLOBAL VISION 3 An engaged, vocal activist for many humanitarian causes, Simmons is also a vegan and animal rights supporter.

REACH 3 As a behind-the-scenes producer, Simmons lets his artists take the spotlight, but his success gives him plenty of shine.

ETHICS 5 Simmons’ supports The Farm Sanctuary, an organization which adopts and works to end cruelty to farm animals.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 If wealth indicates talent, Simmons has amassed a spiritual fortune of good karma to match his material achievements.

TALENT 5 Very few people achieve the impact on culture and society that Russell Simmons has had in his decades of work.

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HON. HILDA SOLIS AMERICAN DREAM b. 1957, Los Angeles, CA Elected official, government official

“I have been working to improve the overall quality of life for working families for most of my adult life”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS US Secretary of Labor (Pres. Obama) Member, US House of Representative (CA-32) Member, Los Angeles Board of Supervisors John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, 2000

The daughter of immigrants, Hilda Solis is an energetic public servant. Her impact has been far-reaching across many issues, from the promotion of green jobs and environmental conservation, to workplace safety, labor rights, fair trade, and education. Her work has made her a rising star in the Democratic party and puts her on our list.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Solis is well known for her work on environmental issues. She made the promotion of green-collar jobs a priority.

REACH 3 Solis’ impact on many issues has given her national appeal beyond the base of her largely Hispanic constituency.

ETHICS 5 Solis is one of the few politicians who’s started and remained poor during their careers. She is committed to public service.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Her hard work and passion have achieved great impact and have made a great difference in many people’s lives.

TALENT 5 Whether fighting to increase the minimum wage, promoting job safety, or gaining help for returning veterans, Solis has proven to be someone effective at achieving real results.

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HON. SONIA SOTOMAYOR THE PATRIOT ACTS b. 1954, New York, NY Judge, professor, attorney, author

“Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Judge, US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Partner, Pavia & Harcourt Professor, NYU Law School, Columbia University Law School

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor opposed a ruling on police searches because it “implies that you are not a citizen of a democracy but the subject of a carceral state, just waiting to be cataloged.” This is a sample of her passionate and constant defense of civil liberties.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Sotomayor grew up in a working-class, Latino family and brings life experience and a previously underrepresented perspective to the work of the Court.

REACH 3 As a member of the Supreme Court, Sotomayor’s work generally remains below the public radar.

ETHICS 5 Sotomayor always considers real-world consequences of her judicial decisions on individuals, businesses and government.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 She has powerfully spoken for defendants’ rights, promoted criminal justice system reform, and has rendered influential dissents on issues of race, ethnic identity, and gender.

TALENT 4 A force in the Courtroom, Sotomayor is known as a fearless jurist who does not back down from what she thinks is right.

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JON STEWART RELUCTANT LEADER b. 1962, New York, NY Comedian, TV host, producer, activist

“If your regime is not strong enough to handle a joke then you don't have a regime”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Host, The Daily Show (Comedy Central) Host, Academy Awards Show 22 Emmy Awards Author, “America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction” Author, “Earth: A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race” Founder, Busboy Productions

Comedian Jon Stewart never asked to be taken seriously. Audiences did anyway because his comedic treatment of current events was often more informative and hit on the underlying truth better than any news pundit could.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Despite his comedic format, Stewart informed and defined how to think about many global issues for millions.

REACH 4 Stewart turned the Daily Show into must-watch nightly commentary, echoing the influence of Edward R. Murrow.

ETHICS 5 Stewart warrants tremendous respect for his relentless criticism of cable news shows for their poor quality of journalism and promotion of partisan conflict and drama rather than good-faith effort to educate or inform audiences.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Stewart pioneered a type of political comedy blending media criticism and social commentary that is changing society.

TALENT 4 Stewart amassed a national following as a TV host. We think this is an essential skill for success in politics.

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SULLY (CHESLEY) SULLENBERGER THE HUMBLE HERO b. 1951, Denison, TX Pilot, aviation consultant, author

“People really are our most important resource, and people who don't realize that and choose not to live that way, choose not to lead that way, are paying a price for that in many of our companies, many of our organizations”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Airline captain, US Airways CEO, Safety Reliability Methods, Inc Author, “Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters” Top 100 Most Influential Heroes and Icons, Time magazine

Chesley Sullenberger made a tough decision. Then he crash- landed US Air flight 1549 into the Hudson, saving 155 lives. We Americans anoint as leaders the people who display acts of heroism, as if one moment of courage somehow defines a greater capability or sharper sense of what is right. Maybe those moments reveal a strength of character which we possessed all along. Or maybe it’s both. Either way, Sully’s actions showed incredible heroism.

GLOBAL VISION 2 Sully, a man of few words, is quiet about his political views.

REACH 4 Sully’s heroism is forever in the public consciousness.

ETHICS 5 Someone thanked him. “For what?” he asked.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 Sully has applied his 40 years of flying experience to an aviation safety consulting business he recently started.

TALENT 3 Sully was the last one to leave the sinking aircraft. He had a clip board with names of all the passengers. Leadership.

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GEORGE TAKEI WARP SPEED b. 1937, Los Angeles, CA Actor, author, filmmaker, activist

“This is supposed to be a participatory democracy and if we're not in there participating then the people that will manipulate and exploit the system will step in there”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Cast member, original “Star Trek” TV program and films Numerous film and TV appearances Spokesman, Human Rights Campaign, “Coming Out” project

Actor George Takei became famous to a generation as Lieutenant Sulu in the original Star Trek television series and movies. He has since become famous to a new generation as a wildly popular presence in social-media where he uses wit and humor to advocate for LGBT and human rights causes.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Takei is an outspoken advocate for LGBT and human rights issues. He also uses his childhood experiences in a Japanese-American internment camp during WWII to remind people about a more truthful side of US history.

REACH 4 The release of new Star Wars movies keeps Takei in the public eye. So does his incisive social media commentary.

ETHICS 5 From his own political experiences, Takei is a pragmatic realist who stresses the importance of a common unity.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 Takei’s insightful social commentary is influencing the political views of a new generation of young Americans.

TALENT 4 Takei has an uncanny knack for suffusing incisive commentary with humor communicated via social media.

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NINA TASSLER THE HIT-WOMAN b. 1958, New York, NY Television executive, talent agent

“When you have an opportunity to build a show around one of the greatest detectives in all of literature, you’re going to jump at that opportunity”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, CBS Entertainment Head of Drama Development, Warner Brothers Development executive, Lorimar Agent, Triad Artists

As President of CBS, Tassler had huge success with shows such as, The Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Criminal Minds, NCIS and CSI franchises. Tassler jokes that a man wishing to meet the “head of CBS” mistakenly shook the hand of her husband.

GLOBAL VISION 3 A self-described “loudmouth feminist,” Tassler addresses gender issues in Hollywood by leading by example. She hires and mentors female executives and casts female leads.

REACH 2 While actors get famous as a result of her work, people behind the scenes are rarely recognized in real life.

ETHICS 5 Tassler cast people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds into key roles to ensure shows reflected a changing America.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Tassler stood alone as the only female executive running a major network and without a co-lead.

TALENT 4 The public is notoriously fickle. Tapping into the public’s taste is a quintessential skill for any politician. Thriving in the competitive TV world is another. She has both qualities.

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GRETA VAN SUSTEREN THE PROSECUTOR b. 1954, Appleton, WI TV news anchor, commentator, attorney

“No candidate dares to look for a new campaign model that could really enhance the democratic process. Instead we are left with the current one which makes our candidates look like hucksters”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Host, “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” (Fox) Co-host, “Burden of Proof” (CNN) Stuart Stiller Fellow, Georgetown Law Center World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes magazine

Fox News anchor, Greta van Susteren shines light on issues important to her audience. She helps articulate a perspective not seen or even legitimized on other news networks. Part ideologue and part populist, she will write passionately about the failure of TV journalists to cover stories that matter.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Van Susteren has a global view covering stories as widely as girls at risk for child sex trafficking, then fluidly bashing the political-correctness of a plan to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 with former slave Harriet Tubman.

REACH 3 Van Susteren rose to fame as a correspondent on CNN for her sharp legal analysis of the OJ Simpson trial.

ETHICS 5 Van Susteren almost got fired by Fox News for criticizing the campaign tactics of a Republican-primary Senate candidate.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 We give her credit for staying on top of a very competitive industry for over 20 years.

TALENT 4 Van Susteren rises above her peers in the news business.

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GOV. JESSE VENTURA (JAMES JANOS) THE WRESTLER b. 1951, Minneapolis, MN Elected official, sports announcer, actor, professional wrestler

“I love my country, not my government”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS TV Host, “Off The Grid” (Ora.TV) Governor, Minnesota Visiting Fellow, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Vietnam-era veteran, US Navy Underwater Demolition Team

Jesse Ventura defies political labels. A former professional wrestler, bike gang member, body guard and Navy SEAL, Ventura was the only member of the Reform Party to win a major office. He was elected Governor of Minnesota in 1998. His grassroots campaign against politics-as-usual struck an important nerve. Can he strike one again in this election?

GLOBAL VISION 3 Ventura describes himself as fiscally conservative, socially liberal. His comments were usually libertarian but his policy priorities were often pragmatically progressive.

REACH 4 Jesse “The Body” Ventura is a household name. Kids have plastic action-figures of this guy!

ETHICS 5 Ventura was black-balled for battling the WWF about their not paying royalties to TV commentators for video sales.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Gov. Ventura reformed property taxes, got sales tax rebates and cut income taxes, built the METRO Blue Line light rail in the Twin Cities, and improved the state’s business climate.

TALENT 3 As the only third-party candidate to defeat strong Democratic and Republican opponents, Ventura has juice.

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HON. ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA THE PEOPLE WHISPERER b. 1953, Los Angeles, CA Elected official

“No one is above the law. Not a politician, not a priest, not a criminal, not a police officer. We are all accountable”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Mayor, Los Angeles Member, Los Angeles City Council Speaker, California State Assembly

Antonio Villaraigosa has emerged as a national figure during a time when the Latino political voice is ascendant and when Latinos nationwide are becoming a formidable political force. His preternatural ambition compels him to make his way back on the scene, perhaps to seek higher office.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Villaraigosa worked to make LA the greenest US city by quadrupling use of renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, increasing water recycling six-fold, implementing a Green Building program and removing dirty trucks.

REACH 4 Villaraigosa has been described as having a powerful and charming personality that can out-charm the charmers.

ETHICS 4 Gossip sites gave Villaraigosa the nickname of Mayor Suave to reflect his charm, but this may play poorly outside LA.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 As Mayor, Villaraigosa reduced violent crime by hiring more police officers, appointing a Gang Czar, and coordinating law enforcement with community organizations.

TALENT 5 Villaraigosa has a vision, unfettered by complex realities and the status quo, and an ability to drive transformation.

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GEN. THOMAS WALDHAUSER COURAGE UNDER FIRE b. 1953, St. Paul, MN Military official

“The situation today in Libya is very complex. We have two significant objectives for the United States. To get the Government of National Accord running, and to disrupt ISIL”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Commander, US Africa Command Director for Joint Force Development Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force

US Marine Corps General Thomas Waldhauser just took the helm of US Africom. With Islamic State in Libya, al-Shabaab in Somalia, Boko Haram in Nigeria, and others, Africa has become a hotspot of instability and emerging terror threats. Rising to the challenge is an opportunity to prove his mettle.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Waldhauser addresses instability and economic growth, ethnic strife, poverty, mass atrocities, and illicit trafficking.

REACH 3 Many military leaders get their jobs done behind the scenes.

ETHICS 4 Waldhauser stepped into the partisan fray when, during his confirmation hearing, he testified he knew of no grand strategy to fight ISIL. The GOP seized upon this to score political points against Obama. Welcome to Washington!

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 In over three decades as a Marine, including in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, Waldhauser has shown strong leadership, political-military experience and solid management skills.

TALENT 4 Waldhauser has risen up the military ranks and will now need to show his ability to navigate political land mines.

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DARREN WALKER AUTHENTIC SOCIAL CHANGE b. 1959, Lafayette, LA Not-for-profit executive, attorney

“Corporations wield enormous power in society. In order to see lasting social change, leaders in the private sector must begin to think of their own business plans as plans for good as well as profit”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS President, Ford Foundation VP, Rockefeller Foundation COO, Abyssinian Development Corporation 100 Most Influential People in the World, Time magazine

Growing up poor in Texas, Darren Walker was on the receiving end of the renowned charitable organization that he now leads. Recruited for his unique combination of grassroots experience and corporate success, he is now in the midst of strengthening the organization by reinventing it.

GLOBAL VISION 4 With a passion for social justice and change, Walker’s vision is to conquer inequality.

REACH 2 Walker is president of the world’s largest and most influential charitable organization yet remains fairly unknown.

ETHICS 5 Walker worked for a decade as a lawyer and on Wall Street before giving up corporate life for charity.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Walker made some changes, including significantly reducing staff and working to secure the endowment during recession. He is now undertaking a radical overhaul of the Foundation.

TALENT 4 Walker cuts right to the core of an issue and adds insight.

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JAY WALKER POWER OF IMAGINATION b. 1955, Forest Hills, Queens, NY Entrepreneur, inventor

“Most organizations do not value imagination, do not encourage it, do not reward it. In many cases, they don't even think about it. But if you're not thinking about imagination, I guarantee you're not going to have meaningful innovation”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair, Walker Digital Founder, Priceline.com Co-founder, Synapse Granted 866 US Patents

“I start businesses for a living,” Jay Walker has said. “I have always been an entrepreneur.” At Walker Digital, his R&D lab, he is also one of America’s foremost inventors. Perhaps his greatest asset is his imagination. Walker built a 3,600 sq. ft. Library of the History of Human Imagination to celebrate the greatest achievements in human invention.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Although focused on technology and its impact on society, Walker’s vision intersects with global public policy.

REACH 3 People may not know Walker but they know his businesses.

ETHICS 4 Critics labeled Walker as a “patent troll,” complaining that his business model relied heavily on patents.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Walker founded Priceline, and many companies which today serve more than 75 million customers in 15 industries.

TALENT 5 Walker has a powerful understanding of how technology is altering every facet of human society, culture and economy.

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SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN THE COURAGEOUS PROFESSOR b. 1949, Oklahoma City, OK Elected official, academic

“We cannot run a democracy without a strong middle class”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS United States Senator, Massachusetts Professor, Harvard Law School, University of Pennsylvania

Although realistic about passing legislation in a Republican- controlled chamber, freshman Senator Elizabeth Warren has already attained outsized influence. Fearless in the fights she’s willing to pick, Warren uses her seat as a plain-spoken but powerful voice for progressive policies. As a legal scholar renowned for specializing in bankruptcy law, her legal writings have been among the most cited in the field.

GLOBAL VISION 5 She is a courageous advocate for the interests of working families against corporations and fat cats who cheat the system and buy influence, and the politicians who defend the status quo. She advocates for transparency in foreign policy.

REACH 4 Her public spat with Donald Trump introduced her to millions of Americans and she was also considered for the VP slot.

ETHICS 5 Based on her own experience with economic insecurity, as a child with illness in her family and as a young mother, Warren knows first-hand what it means to struggle.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 When the Senate blocked her confirmation to be the new Consumer Protection Czar, she won a Senate seat instead.

TALENT 5 Warren is becoming the preeminent fighter for the economic interests and needs of the working middle class.

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MEG WHITMAN BUSINESS TALENT b. 1960, Cold Spring Harbor, NY Business executive, political activist

“Regulation is strangling businesses of all sizes in California, and we've got to streamline regulation so it's easy, not hard to do business”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Chair, Hewlett Packard / CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise President & CEO, eBay SVP Planning, Walt Disney Co. Consultant, Bain & Company 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, Forbes magazine

After a very successful business career, Meg Whitman turned to public service. Whitman is a powerful advocate for reducing barriers to doing business to create economic growth, jobs and tax revenues. Her political ambitions stalled when she came up short in her a bid to become Governor of California, but don’t count her out.

GLOBAL VISION 4 Whitman’s global outlook helped eBay achieve worldwide dominance in online auctions, except for some Asian markets.

REACH 4 Whitman has long been considered to be among the women who could potentially become the first female US president.

ETHICS 5 Whitman’s strong support for Democrat Hillary Clinton shows that her values are more important than party lines.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 Whitman grew eBay from sales of $86 million her first year to $7.7 billion a decade later.

TALENT 4 She has the proven ability to achieve tough objectives.

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OPRAH WINFREY QUEEN OF MEDIA b. 1954, Kosciusko, MI Media mogul, TV host, philanthropist

“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Host, The Oprah Winfrey Show Founder, Harpo Productions Founder, Oxygen Media Medal of Freedom, 2013

Oprah Winfrey has known pain and hardship. She was born into poverty to a teenage single mother in rural Mississippi, then raised in inner-city Milwaukee. She has discussed being molested as a child and her pregnancy at 14. Her son died in infancy. From these ashes she arose. Today she is considered to be the most influential woman in the world.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Oprah has spoken about her progressive views but, aware of her impact and influence, is often careful in airing them.

REACH 5 Winfrey once said on her show that she would stop eating hamburgers. Beef prices dropped to a 10-year low. Wow…

ETHICS 5 Winfrey is praised for promoting a more open, emotion- centered approach to discussion. Congress, take note.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 In revolutionizing the TV talk show format, Winfrey created a more intimate confessional form of television that has continued to have a huge impact on culture and society.

TALENT 5 Oprah has unprecedented influence and makes a market out of anything she mentions. Imagine her pushing for reforms!

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TIM WU SAVING THE INTERNET b. 1972 (est.), Washington, DC Academic, technologist, author

“Nothing, save the hangman’s noose, concentrates the mind like a pile of cash”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Special Advisor, New York State Attorney General Professor, Columbia Law School Senior Advisor, Federal Trade Commission Author, “Master Switch” America's 100 Most Influential Lawyers, National Law Journal

Tim Wu’s scholarship has been enormously influential, from rules adopted by the FCC to US Trade Representative complaints. He coined the term Net Neutrality and is its most ardent proponent. This is the view that the Internet should be free and all users should be treated equally. Opponents, such as carriers, want to create pay-to-play fast lanes to deliver content at different speeds according to rates paid.

GLOBAL VISION 3 Wu is a leading advocate for Net Neutrality and a leading light for global issues concerning technology and society.

REACH 1 Net Neutrality has a growing awareness but Wu is unknown.

ETHICS 5 With his bid for Lt. Governor, Wu showed he is willing to fight against his own party on behalf of his principles.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 On February 26, 2015 the FCC validated Wu’s position by voting 3-2 to enact rules preserving Net Neutrality.

TALENT 3 As an underdog fighting for people against corporate interests, Wu is a formidable David versus Goliath.

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ENTERTAINING NAMES & BIG NAME ENTERTAINERS

In spotlighting many amazing American leaders, we are especially proud to introduce you to some who are relative unknowns. Having said that, we thought it would make sense to explain the large number of celebrities on our list.

Schwarzenegger & Smokey The Bear - photo by USDA/Flickr

Raised in the Reagan era, your authors automatically recognize the connection between stage presence and politics. Long before he was a two-term president and conservative icon, our parents knew Ronald Reagan as a B- movie actor turned corporate spokesperson. The convergence of his two careers came through loud and clear when Madison Avenue advertising executives closed the deal on the 1984 presidential election with the famous “Morning Again in America” TV spot.

But what is the product? Is the candidate a track record? A party platform? A skilled public speaker? A role model? A famous face we know and trust? Since Reagan, it has been hard to make these distinctions. The work of building a political coalition is revealed to be the same as building popularity for an actor, or building the brand of a household product.

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Reagan helped define the new relationship Americans have with celebrities as viable political options. Through that new space, other entertainers have made a smooth transition into public service. Witness, Mayor Clint Eastwood, or Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura. For us, the late Senator Fred Thompson blurred the lines irreversibly. He moved from the US Attorney’s office during the Nixon-era Watergate scandal into prominent Hollywood roles (e.g., The Hunt for Red October, Days of Thunder, Law & Order, etc.). Then he was elected to fill Al Gore’s Senate seat when Gore was elected Vice President in 1992.

In our eyes, connecting with an audience is kissing cousins with communicating to a constituency. That is why we consider it no great leap to include big name entertainers -- particularly those with a clear mission or overt social message, in our book. At its core, our democracy is about establishing a connection between a candidate and the voters. But as communication technology continues to revolutionize society, culture, and how we as a nation conduct politics, we fully expect the relationship between candidate and voters to evolve in parallel. We already see evidence of this in 2016.

Actors today may find that their fame gives them a platform to speak and the brand to command an audience. In a future defined by new forms of social communication which shape and drive our most interpersonal relationships, not to mention our source of news and information, fame may not be enough. Social currency, in-the-moment urgency, and human authenticity may become more important as the communication capabilities which the next generation of politicians will need to master. This is why we equate social media skills to be a nuclear capability in anyone’s political arsenal. To us, this puts more power in the hands of people. It is a trend toward further democratization of our political processes, and that is a good thing.

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PART THREE HONORABLE MENTIONS & THE FIFTY FIT-TO-SERVE IN THE FUTURE

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THE FIFTY FIT-TO-SERVE IN THE FUTURE

Our task in choosing only 100 leaders from among so many outstanding and accomplished Americans proved difficult, if not downright impossible. We felt it would have been criminal not to share at least something about some of the many worthy people who we considered but did not choose. They all deserve an honorable mention.

Hence, it is our honor to present the 50 Fit-to-Serve In The Future, a tongue-twisting moniker meant to convey our confidence that they are worthy of consideration for 2020 or even beyond. Each has a compelling story at which we can only hint. We encourage you to learn more about them...after the 2016 election (when the rest of this book will only be good for kindling or recycled pulp.)

1. DR. DAN ARIELY, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND ECONOMICS We find his TED talks and studies on how people make financial decisions irrationally, fascinating.

2. DR. REGINA BENJAMIN, PHYSICIAN Benjamin served as Surgeon General and offered a blueprint for grassroots efforts to promote health and fight obesity.

3. BRENT BOZELL As the conservative activist who founded the Media Research Center, Bozell is out to scientifically prove that there is a liberal bias in mainstream media coverage of politics.

4. URSULA BURNS Ursula’s biography is the prototypical rags-to-riches story of one who rises to great success in life from hard work, good education, and strength of character.

5. HON. JASON CHAFFETZ Since being elected to Congress in 2008, Chaffetz has been a leading activist for fiscal restraint. He tried to replace John Boehner as House Speaker before backing Paul Ryan. Don’t worry Jason, your time will soon come.

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6. HON. JAMES COMEY, DIRECTOR, FBI Comey (and John Ashcroft) stood up to the White House and refused to authorize the NSA domestic wiretap program.

7. BETH COMSTOCK As CMO at GE, Comstock drives innovation by making connections from disparate points of data.

8. MARK CUBAN If you Google "is billionaire Mark Cuban," Google will auto- complete this with, "going to run for President?" -- Do they know something we don't?

9. ELLEN DEGENERES Aside from her success as a comedian and talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres is an ardent animal rights activist.

10. JENNIFER DULSKI Dulski, President & COO of Change.Org and successful entrepreneur, is a tech executive driven by conscience.

11. ERIK ERICKSON A former Editor-in-Chief of the conservative blog RedState, Erickson recently launched a new site called The Resurgent

12. JIMMY FALLON A late night talk show host with a massive following of Gen X and Y viewers, we think this SNL alum has the charm to bring everybody together.

13. DR. ANTHONY FAUCI We greatly admire this immunologist for his contributions to HIV/AIDS research and other immunodeficiencies.

14. TINA FEY (is not really Gov. Sarah Palin) Life imitating art imitating life?

15. LESA FRANCE-KENNEDY As CEO of International Speedway and NASCAR board member, she may be the most powerful woman in sports.

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16. ANN FUDGE Active in public service, Fudge took a sabbatical from corporate America to devote her life to charitable work in her community.

17. HELENE GAYLE Gayle is CEO of the McKinsey Global Initiative, a non-profit that addresses complex global and social challenges.

18. HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS After surviving a failed assassination attempt, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has become a leading voice for gun control.

19. ADRIAN GRENIER We applaud the actor from HBO’s Entourage for the time and energy he devotes to environmental and social causes.

20. HON. RAYMOND GRUENDER A Court of Appeals Judge thrust into the spotlight for his opinion on contraception as it relates to the ongoing debate about the Affordable Care Act.

21. TOM HANKS Run Forrest Run!

22. HON. GOODWIN HON LIU As a Justice on the California Supreme Court, the state bar rated him as “brilliant, impartial, and with a work ethic second to none.”

23. AMY HOOD As the COO of Microsoft, Hood is currently #51 on the Forbes list of Most Powerful Women.

24. JEFFREY IMMELT As CEO of General Electric, Immelt presides over the 6th largest company in the world.

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25. DR. HOPE JAHREN This leading geochemist / geobiologist is also advancing public awareness of science while making it cool for girls to want to grow up and become scientists.

26. ABIGAIL JOHNSON As CEO of Fidelity Investments, we think her financial acumen could help get America’s fiscal house in order.

27. ABBY JOSEPH COHEN Cohen is an economist and well-respected investment strategist known for her bullish views on market growth.

28. ELLEN KULLMAN Kullman, who served as CEO of industrial giant DuPont, was ranked on the Forbes list of Most Powerful Women.

29. DEBRA LEE As Chair of BET, Lee is considered to be among the most powerful women in entertainment.

30. DR. ROBERT LEFKOWITZ Dr. Lefkowitz earned a Nobel Prize in chemistry for his discoveries around G protein-coupled receptors.

31. MAYA LIN Architect Lin gained national renown for her poignant design of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC.

32. LISA LING This TV journalist has helped shine public attention on many pressing global and environmental issues.

33. J. MARIO MOLINA Molina is the CEO of Molina Health Care, which serves millions of Americans.

34. DR. KATHY NIAKAN Niakan was the first biologist to gain regulatory approval to edit the genomes of human embryos for research.

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35. DR. BILL NYE Known as the TV host of “Bill Nye The Science Guy,” Nye is a passionate proponent of science and science education.

36. GOV. TIM PAWLENTY This former GOP Congressman and Governor of Minnesota is widely considered to be a leading national figure.

37. HON. SUSAN RABERN A former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Rabern has held senior executive positions in a number of federal agencies, including stints as CFO of the FBI and CFO of US Customs.

38. HON. JOHN ROBERTS Becoming president is, at best, a lateral move for the sitting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

39. ROBERT RODRIGUEZ With his unique filmmaking vision, the Rebel Artist has shown us that having limited resources forces the use of creativity and ingenuity to generate something amazing.

40. HENRY ROLLINS Thousands of Facebook fans already want this politically outspoken former front man for the hard-core punk band Black Flag to run for president.

41. HON. PAUL RYAN Ryan quickly ascended the ranks of House Republicans to become House Speaker, and many believe that this is just a stepping stone on his way to the White House.

42. NATE SILVER Silver earns an honorable mention for his unbiased and accurate work in statistical modeling forecasting elections.

43. TAVIS SMILEY Smiley challenges the myth of a post-racial America and reminds us that we have far to go in achieving a society that’s fair, color-blind and which offers equal opportunity.

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44. MICHAEL STEELE He took over as Republican national chairman when Obama swept into office but his work helped unify the GOP in opposition and regain control of both the House and Senate.

45. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS We think this former White House insider-turned-television news and talk show host could one day return to public service.

46. TOM STEYER We admire this former hedge fund manager for signing the Giving Pledge -- donating all of his wealth to charity -- and turning his life’s focus to philanthropy and environmentalism.

47. DR. THERESA SULLIVAN As president of the University of Virginia, Sullivan reportedly stood up to dramatic cuts and survived attempts by the Board to fire her when stakeholders rallied to her side.

48. PETER THIEL Thiel, a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has been a strong proponent of libertarian views, and proved his might when he brought down celebrity gossip site Gawker.

49. DENZEL WASHINGTON Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has never forgotten his roots as a kid in The Boys & Girls Club, and he continues to give back as a spokesperson and volunteer.

50. HON. DON WILLET Considered a potential nominee to the US Supreme Court, Willet is a widely recognized Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas with extensive experience in the Bush White House.

Also, Edward Snowden, who is ineligible because of his age, would have made our list for raising vital questions about mass surveillance, government secrecy, and the balance between national security and information privacy.

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If you notice some prominent titans of industry and politics missing from our list, it’s because we prefer to serve up fresh faces. But since these people are accomplished and deserve acknowledgement, here they are, The Ancient Eight.

1. WARREN BUFFETT The sage of Berkshire Hathaway, he may be the only person in the world for whom the US Presidency is a step down.

2. PRES. JIMMY CARTER Never mind that he actually was President. His post-POTUS work in human rights, affordable housing, fair elections, and global mediation earned him a Nobel Prize. Best ex ever!

3. HON. ELIZABETH DOLE Her resume: White House aide, Cabinet Secretary, CEO of the Red Cross, Senator… Dole could have been president.

4. STEVE FORBES Remember when being a Republican meant having robust ideas about limited government and policies to drive economic growth? We miss those days, too.

5. REV. JESSE JACKSON The eloquent Rev. Jackson gained influence beyond the Civil Rights movement and became a leading progressive voice.

6. SEN. JOHN MCCAIN The straight-talking Senator has won everlasting respect for his willingness to always speak his mind and his conscience.

7. SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL Whether you love or loathe his dedication to gridlocked opposition, it’s hard to ignore the large impact he has had on public policy during his decades in the Senate.

8. SEC. COLIN POWELL Powell, a retired 4-star General, also served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State. We think he could have run for either party’s nomination and won.

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By our count, sixteen* would-be presidential candidates sought their party’s 2016 nominations before losing to eventual nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

We affectionately refer to them as the Sour 16.

Satirical artwork by DonkeyHotey/Flickr

We have excluded them from our list for three reasons. First, election laws in some states prohibit failed primary candidates from later being write-in candidates during the same election year. Second, these people already had their chance and came up short. The voters have spoken! Third, the main point of writing this book was to spotlight fresh faces not already embroiled in the political stew of 2016.

That said, we want to acknowledge that the failed major party candidates in 2016 each exhibit many of the qualities of the G.R.E.A.T.© framework. Clearly serious about political leadership, and driven to attain even greater heights, it is easy to hear them thinking, “I’ll be back.” Someday they might get our vote, but for now all they get is golf claps.

(*Marco Rubio is not on this list because he’s running for re- election to the Senate. That disqualifies him, for us. And besides, having 17 would mess up our pun on “Sweet 16.”)

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Satirical artwork by DonkeyHotey/Flickr

1. Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida (R) 2. Ben Carson, physician (R) 3. Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey (R) 4. Ted Cruz, Senator (R-TX) 5. Carly Fiorina, business executive (R) 6. Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia (R) 7. Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas (R) 8. John Kasich, Governor of Ohio (R) 9. Martin O’Malley, former Governor of Maryland (D) 10. Rand Paul, Senator (R-KY) 11. Bernie Sanders, Senator (I-VT) 12. Rick Santorum, former Senator (R-PA) 13. George Pataki, former Governor of New York (R) 14. Lindsey Graham, Senator (R-SC) 15. Bobby Jindal, former Governor of Louisiana (R) 16. Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin (R)

Okay, if you want to get technical, other national figures such as Lincoln Chaffee, Rick Perry and Jim Webb, were also declared candidates. But they dropped out early in the race so we didn’t count them. We also excluded candidates who we didn’t find to be sufficiently known as national figures or to have a large vote potential. (Sorry, Lawrence Lessig.)

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Here are ten foreign-born leaders you might visualize as POTUS but to actually vote for them would be un-American.

1. DAVID BECKHAM The suave British soccer (aka football) star is known for his incredible skills, impeccable hair, making millions, moving to L.A., buying an MLS team, marrying a Spice Girl, and raising four beautiful kids. He showed character in 2013 when he threw his own teenage son out of a game that he was refereeing.

2. JEREMY CLARKSON As the big brash Brit who fronted the most watched factual television program in the world, he’ll go anywhere, as long as it’s not politically correct: Driving around filming automotive antics got him chased out of Louisiana, shot at in Miami, pelted with rocks in Argentina, come to fisticuffs with and fired from the BBC. Now Seattle-based Amazon sees this ratings genius as the anchor of their original programming.

3. DAME JUDITH OLIVIA ‘JUDI’ DENCH Tough British actress has ruled with reason in so many leadership roles on the silver screen that it is perfectly natural to forget that she’s not really the Queen and she doesn’t actually run the British intelligence agency MI-6 in real life.

4. KHIZR KHAN Pakistani born attorney is a Gold Star parent of a fallen US soldier who DNC viewers saw waving the US Constitution, looking more articulate and more American than Trump.

5. HEIDI KLUM Supermodel-turned-television-host and fashion business mogul would look even better in the Oval Office. Alas, the red carpet doesn’t stretch all the way from her German homeland.

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6. ELON MUSK South African born co-founder of Paypal who has subsequently changed the world for the better by launching energy and electric vehicle company Tesla (partly fueled by massive government grants). He will surely go above and beyond with his other startup, SpaceX.

7. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Austrian-born body builder and actor served as Governor of California from 2003-2011. The closest he will come to running for the White House will be in a track suit.

8. ALEX TREBEK Trusted and affable Canadian born know-it-all host of TV’s Jeopardy. “Who Is from Ontario?” Canada, not California.

9. JUSTIN TRUDEAU Handsome liberal scion of the Great White North is welcoming Syrian refugees by the boatload and would probably look awesome paddling their canoes. Unless it’s secretly written into NAFTA or the TPP, he’s strictly hands off. He is Canada’s Prime Minister, not ours.

Photo by abdallahh/Flickr

10. JERRY YANG Taiwanese born co-founder of Yahoo! also made a prescient investment in Alibaba, Jack Ma’s Chinese eCommerce giant, before it was on anyone else’s radar.

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PART FOUR WRITE-INS & THIRD PARTY VOTING

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We think so. It’s technically possible, but it would take a great deal of coordination to get people to write-in the same candidate and in enough states to win 270 electoral votes. The challenge would be to get everyone to both agree and then follow-through with the commitment. The closest proxy we have is how third-party candidates have performed in recent elections. Here are some recent results, below:

2012 Presidential Election Gary Johnson (Libertarian) 1,275,971 0.99% Jill Stein (Green) 469,628 0.36%

2008 Presidential Election Ralph Nader (Independent) 739,034 0.56% Bob Barr (Libertarian) 523,715 0.40%

2004 Presidential Election Ralph Nader (Independent) 465,131 0.38% Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) 397,265 0.32%

2000 Presidential Election Ralph Nader (Green) 2, 882,955 2.74% Pat Buchanan (Reform) 448,895 0.43%

1996 Presidential Election Ross Perot (Reform) 8,085,294 8.40% Ralph Nader (Independent) 685,297 0.71%

1992 Presidential Election Ross Perot (Independent) 19,743,821 18.91%

These historical results at first glance seem bleak. One is tempted to conclude that third-party -- and by extension, write-in, candidates face a steep, uphill battle in a race to the White House. However, what these numbers lack is context. In extraordinary times, such candidates have not only performed well, they have played a major role. Heck, Abraham Lincoln actually won. We forget he was a third- party candidate. Ladies and Gentlemen, we believe that in 2016 we are living in one of those times.

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H.Ross Perot at Special Forces graduation in 2000 - Photo by USASOC News Service/Flickr

Why do third-party candidates come in third?

Simple. It’s because in the US system only one person wins. There’s no reward for coming in second.

The structural limitations of this ‘two horse race’ influence how American voters think in the voting booth. With our proverbial blinders on, we tend to only consider the two major-party candidates because we must make a choice between the two candidates who are most likely to win. We do not seek out and vote for the candidate who best reflects our views from amongst all the possible choices, because we don’t believe that they can actually win. Hence, Americans typically ignore third-party candidates, and resign themselves to simply choosing between D and R.

This dynamic also forces candidates to appeal to the broadest possible constituency and pushes them to the political center. They fear by offering an opinion off the mainstream center they will cede ground. This leaves third- parties to play a vital role in American democracy. While the two parties are mere vessels sailing the ship of state, third- party movements steer us in new directions by adding new thinking, new energy and popular urgency into the process.

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The American system is rigged against third parties. In contrast, in many parliamentary systems globally, candidates and voters can be more ideologically broad in their positions and choices because party representation (in legislative bodies) is often based on the proportion of total votes achieved. But in the US, as we see from recent election results, voters have historically abandoned third- party candidates despite a strong desire to support them.

2012 pic of NM Gov. Gary Johnson by Gage Skidmore/Flickr

This dynamic is even more pronounced on the candidate side of the equation. Running a national election campaign is complicated, time consuming, invasive, potentially embarrassing and tremendously expensive. Trapped in a communications catch-22, third-party candidates are not even invited to the televised debates unless they poll at 15%. So, traditionally this is the path less taken by those who would-be POTUS.

However, in 2016, with unprecedented ideological infighting and disturbing staff shake-ups, both major parties are throwing this door wide open.

These are the three people running through it…

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GARY JOHNSON THE LIBERTARIAN OPTION b. 1953, Minot, ND Elected official, entrepreneur

“We don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties limit their choices to slightly different flavors of the status quo”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Governor, New Mexico Founder, Big J Enterprises

Johnson considered a run as a Republican before seeking the Libertarian nod. Given the dynamics of the current race, especially disaffected GOP voters, we think Johnson and former Governor of Massachusetts Bill Weld will receive greater attention than Libertarian candidates normally do.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Johnson’s published platform reflects a mix of fiscally conservative combined with socially liberal positions. Johnson notably opposes the War on Drugs (he favors legalization) and military intervention abroad and supports civil liberties, gay marriage, the separation of church and state, and letting states determine abortion rights.

REACH 4 Johnson is already on the ballot in 49 states.

ETHICS 3 Johnson resigned from his position as CEO of a medical cannabis company to run for office. Why resign?

ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 Johnson vetoed 750 bills as Governor. He also cut taxes and balanced the budget, leaving New Mexico with a surplus.

TALENT 4 We think Johnson’s poor showing as a GOP candidate in the past reflects a lack of alignment with his eclectic positions and the GOP, not a lack of talent for governance.

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EVAN MCMULLIN THE OPERATIVE b. 1976, Provo, Utah Government official,

“In a year where most Americans have lost faith in the candidates of both major parties, it’s time for a generation of new leadership”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Investment banker, Goldman Sachs Senior Advisor, House Committee on Foreign Affairs Chief Policy Director, House Republican Conference Field Officer, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

As a conservative Mormon investment banker with an elite education, Evan McMullin mimics a young Mitt Romney. At 40, he is the youngest official candidate. Building upon his experience as an advisor to both sides of the House, he is running as an independent. At press time he is on the ballot in five states but has missed the filing deadlines in thirty others. He can still instruct supporters to write-in his name.

GLOBAL VISION 5 His several stints in the hottest parts of the world have yielded a clear understanding of the global issues at stake.

REACH 1 Having announced his candidacy only 90 days before the election, he is not yet widely known at press time.

ETHICS 4 He’s unafraid to call out the other candidates in his public statements, specifically for alleged ethical or legal violations.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 The nature of covert work is that it is both unknown and relatively thankless, without official accolades.

TALENT 2 Having amassed thousands of fans within a few days of announcing his candidacy, we think he can mobilize voters.

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DR. JILL STEIN THE GREEN OPTION b. 1950, Chicago, IL Physician, political activist

“To stand against oppression you must stand against oppression everywhere, not just where it is politically convenient”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS "Not in Anyone's Backyard" Award “Children's Health Hero" Award Toxic Action Center's Citizen Award Report author, “Toxic Threats to Child Development”

As the Green party candidate, Jill Stein is banking on the idea that former Bernie Sanders supporters disaffected in the Democratic nominating process will turn away from Hillary Clinton in search of a progressive alternative. This has been looking less promising as the fear of a Trump presidency continues to keep progressives in line behind Clinton.

GLOBAL VISION 5 Stein is leading the fight for environmentalism and for healthy, cleaner communities and revitalized democracy.

REACH 4 The Green party has secured a place on the ballot in 42 states and is asking supporters to write-in Stein in 3 others.

ETHICS 5 Formerly an instructor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Stein has been recognized for her work in health and environmental protection.

ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 Stein ran a strong campaign against Mitt Romney in a 2002 bid for Governor which she used to promote green issues.

TALENT 3 Unlike Canada or Europe, the Green party has been an also ran in the US. Dr. Jill Stein’s perseverance is changing that.

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Before the invention of the ubiquitous red stapler, and long before Mike Judge’s 1995 movie Office Space, bureaucrats and administrators used to use red cloth ribbon to gather related documents into bundles. The origin of the now common expression ‘red tape’ is illustrated below, wrapped around the pile of Confederate bearer bonds.

Photo by National Numismatic Collection of the Smithsonian

And that brings us to the write-in process itself. Because it is controlled at the state-level by the secretary of state in each of the fifty states, deadlines and regulations completely vary across the country. The result of this classic red tape is a hit- or-miss inefficiency that discourages -- and probably blocks, great people from running for president.

That seems un-American to us. We think that if the country’s Constitution has only three simple rules about who can be president, then those are the rules. Period.

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You must: 1) be a Natural-born citizen 2) have lived in America for at least 14 years, and 3) be at least 35 years old.

Adding an extra layer of disparate state regulations only serves to contravene the Federal rules that were laid out very simply in the first place. For write-in candidates in a presidential election, the landscape is a labyrinth-like obstacle course where the starting gun goes off long before you have even been assigned a bib.

Image courtesy of Wikimedia.org

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So, we believe that all these various state-based write-in rules should be simplified and harmonized. It is, after all, a Federal election. What should voting for your nation’s leader be like? We think it should be more like raising your hand and saying “Aye” than it should be like spotting a police officer watching you drive through an unfamiliar intersection, all the while wondering if your hands-free speaker phone is legal or if it is OK to make a right turn on red in Connecticut.

At the very least, the pre-registration aspect should be standardized and centralized, like filing for a US Patent.

Of course, part of the reason why each state has its own rules is that the American people do not elect the president of the United States. We actually vote for electors who are pledged to elect the president in a vote held several weeks after Election Day. The simple solution would be to enact a constitutional amendment enabling the direct election of the president, but this is a subject for a different book. Further, to be fair, states also have state and local elections and ballot initiatives to manage, too, not just ones for national office. Regardless, convoluted rules around both voting and running for office, whether by intent or by accident, result in a national political system that is at best inconsistent and difficult to understand, and at worst, suppresses votes, voter turnout and breadth of candidates.

One entertaining by-product of this great big mess of rules and regulations is something we perceive as a funny sort of protest. Only in America would anonymous citizens, aggravated by the byzantine bureaucracy of the write-in pre- registration process, nominate ridiculous names and fictional characters on their state ballots. Who doesn’t love the drunk guy who yells ‘Freebird’ during a quiet moment at the symphony? The difference is that the class clowns who pen these hilarious political placebos are drawing attention to a system that is broken. If real American leaders are excluded from the ballot in favor of foreign dictators and theme park animals, we’ve got issues.

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Satirical portrait of Vladimir Putin by DonkeyHotey/Flickr

2016’s TOP 20 MOST ENTERTAINING REGISTERED CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT OF THE USA. (our editorial selections from www.fec.gov)

The Antichrist Arcadia, FL Batman Notbrucewayne Climax, MN Bippy The Clown Louisiana, CA Buddy the Elf North Pole, AK Captain Crunch San Rafael, CA Elsa Queen Ice Arrendale, WA General Fidel Castro Miami, FL Mr. Mmmm Datass Becker, MN Kim Jong Un Tampa, FL Mickey Mouse Anaheim, CA Emperor Palpatine Death Star II, CT Cranky Pants Litchfield Park, AZ Mr. Spikey R. Porcupines, Jr. Porcupine, NC Paul Y. Potato Potatoville, ID Vladimir Putin Moscow, TX Ronald Reagan’s Ghost Rochester, MN Riff Raff Notre Dame, IN Soul Bunny Williams Bay, WI Don’t Vote for Trump Norwalk, IA Darth Vader Spokane, WA

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THE STATE-BY-STATE RULES FOR WRITE-IN VOTING

It is courageous to reject the names before you and write in another’s for president. However, if you want your vote to count, you need to be aware of and follow the rules. Each state sets its own rules. Since we’re not experts in election law, we strongly advise you to consult with your local Board of Elections to obtain definitive rules governing your state and locality before voting. Below is information we’ve found.

Each state falls into one of three buckets: (1) states which allow write-in voting; (2) states which don’t allow write-in voting; or (3) states which allow write-in voting only for candidates who have filed notice, among other requirements.

Eight states worth 67 electoral votes allow unrestricted write-in voting. If you’re registered to vote in one of these states, you may be able to write in whomever you like:

Alabama Iowa New Hampshire New Jersey Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont

Nine states totaling 54 electoral votes do not allow write-in voting. Voters who cast write-in ballots for president risk having their entire ballot thrown out and not counted:

Arkansas Hawaii Louisiana Mississippi Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma South Carolina South Dakota

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Including Washington D.C., the remaining 34 states (worth 417 electoral votes) allow write-in voting for president, but only for candidates who submit notice prior to the filing deadline in their states (i.e., file all required paperwork and fulfill all administrative requirements).

To help you research write-in candidate rules in your state, we provide information on a state-by-state basis about filing deadlines (which, for some states, have already passed) and URLs for links to further information, write-in packets and additional requirements. Much of this information comes from The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) whom we quote verbatim for accuracy (indicated in quotes).

Alaska November 3, 2016 “A write in candidate for president must file a letter of intent with the director of elections at least 5 days before the general election.” -NASS http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/statutes.asp#15.25.105 https://www.elections.alaska.gov/doc/forms/A34-Fill-In.pdf

Arizona September 29, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file nomination papers with the secretary of state no later than the 40th day prior to the election. Each of the presidential electors must also file nomination papers.” -NASS http://www.azsos.gov/elections/running-office/running- federal-office

California October 25, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must have each of the presidential electors file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state no later than 14 days before the election.” -NASS

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California (cont) http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming- elections/general-election-november-8-2016/key-dates-and- deadlines-nov-8-2016/ http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/statewide-elections/2016- primary/president-elector-write-in-2016.pdf

Colorado July 31, 2016 “A presidential write-in candidate must file with the secretary of state an affidavit of intent no later than the 110th day prior to the election.” -NASS http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Candidates/packe ts/PresidentAndVicePresident.pdf

Connecticut Oct 25, 2016 “A presidential write-in candidate must register with the secretary of state and submit the names of the presidential electors no later than 4 o’clock pm of the 14th day preceding the election.” -NASS http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots/electionservices/misc/r egistration_for_write-in_candidacy_11-8-2016.pdf

Delaware September 30, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a write-in candidate declaration with the state election commissioner no later than September 30th.” –NASS http://delcode.delaware.gov/title15/c034/index.shtml http://elections.delaware.gov/pubs/writeincandidatedeclarati on.pdf

District of Columbia November 14, 2016 https://www.dcboee.org/candidate_info/general_info/

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Florida July 12, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file an oath with the department of state and must certify the names of the presidential electors no later than the 49th day prior to the primary election in the presidential election year.” -NASS http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Di splay_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0100- 0199/0103/Sections/0103.022.html

Georgia September 6, 2016 “A write-in candidate must file intention of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state no later than the Tuesday after the first Monday in September prior to the election and must publish notice of the candidacy in a newspaper of general circulation.” –NASS http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/Elections/information_for_candi dates

Idaho October 11, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of intent with the secretary of state no later than 28 days before the election.” -NASS http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/candidat/2016/2016_SC_10B_Let ter_WI_Declaration_Gen.pdfml

Illinois September 8, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of intent with the each county clerk and board of commissioners in the state no later than 61 days prior to the election.” –NASS http://www.kanecountyelections.org/Candidates/writeininten t.pdf https://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/ PDF/2016Pres_DelegateGuide.pdf

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Indiana July 5, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of intent with the division of elections no later than July 3rd prior to the election.” -NASS http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2016_Candidate_Guid e_Complete.pdf

Kansas October 31, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file an affidavit of intent with the secretary of state no later than the second Monday preceding the election.” -NASS https://www.kssos.org/elections/16elec/2016_Candidate_Fili ng_Information.pdf

Kentucky October 28, 2016 Candidates must complete a declaration form, provide notarized signatures for 8 pledged electors and pay a $50 filing fee by the fourth Friday in October before the election. http://apps.sos.ky.gov/CandidateFilingDocuments/President _WriteIn.pdf

Maine September 9 or 24, 2016 (author’s note: official sources give conflicting date information)

Candidates must file a declaration form and must name four electors: one each from the 1st and 2nd congressional districts, and two at large. These electors must file a consent form with the secretary of state. www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/candidate/wirequir2016.doc www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/candidate/2016guide.pdf

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Maryland Nov 2, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a certificate of candidacy with the state board of elections no later than the Wednesday before the election.” -NASS http://www.elections.state.md.us/candidacy/documents/Writ ein_packet.pdf

Massachusetts September 9, 2016 Candidates must file a declaration form and name eleven electors. https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elestkr/stkridx.htm https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVIII/ Chapter54/Section78A

Michigan October 28, 2016 Candidates must file a notarized declaration of intent. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/IV_Write- In_Candidates_265989_7.pdf

Minnesota November 1, 2016 Candidates must submit a written request that their write-in votes be counted, with a list of between 1 and 10 candidates for presidential electors. http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration- campaigns/become-a-candidate/write-in-candidates http://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1029/request-write-in- votes-be-counted-federal-and-state-offices.pdf

Missouri October 28, 2016 Candidates must file a declaration of intent and the names of nominees to be electors. http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/writein.asp

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Montana October 4, 2016 Candidates must submit a declaration of intent with the secretary of State. http://sos.mt.gov/elections/Officials/Forms/documents/Write -In-Candidate-Info.pdf

Nebraska October 28, 2016 A write-in candidate for president must file an affidavit of intent with the secretary of state no later than 10 days prior to the election. http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2016/pdf/2016-Election-Year- Calendar.pdf

New York October 18, 2016 Candidates must submit signed, notarized declarations from both the presidential and VP candidates, and a pledge of support and acceptance certificate from between one and 29 candidates for elector to the state board of elections. http://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/law/2016NYSPresident ialPrimaryBallotAccessSummary.pdf

North Carolina August 10, 2016 Candidates must submit a declaration of intent accompanied by 500 signatures, which are to have been validated in the county they were obtained from, 15 days before the deadline. http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/statutes/statutelooku p.pl?statute=163-123

North Dakota October 18, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a certificate of write-in candidacy and the names of the presidential electors with the secretary of state no later than the 21st day before the election.” -NASS

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North Dakota (cont) https://apps.nd.gov/itd/recmgmt/rm/stFrm/eforms/Doc/sfn1 8440.pdf https://apps.nd.gov/itd/recmgmt/rm/stFrm/eforms/Doc/sfn1 0172.pdf

Ohio August 29, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of intent and a list of presidential electors with the secretary of state no later than the 72nd day before the election.” -NASS http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/elections/forms/13- A.pdf

Tennessee September 19, 2016 Candidates must file their notice no later than 50 days before the election. http://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/write-candidacy- certificate-form

Texas August 22, 2016 Candidates must submit signed and notarized declaration for president and vice president, plus 38 pledged electors. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candidates/guide/writei n.shtml

Utah September 9, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the lieutenant governor no later than 60 days before the election.” -NASS

Filing is permitted to be carried out by an agent on behalf of the candidate, or even electronically, over video messaging software. http://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter9/20A-9- S601.html (See 1b ii)

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Virginia October 28, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of intent with the state board of elections no later than 10 days before the election.” -NASS http://elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/Candidates/SBE- 644-6-2016.pdf http://elections.virginia.gov/Files/Forms/Candidates/Petition ofQualifiedVotersforElectorsforPres-VPres-SBE-543_letter.pdf

Washington October 20, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a declaration of write-in candidacy with the secretary of state no later than 18 days before the election.” -NASS https://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/Presidential%20 Write-in%20form.pdf

West Virginia September 20, 2016 “A write-in candidate for president must file a certificate of announcement with the secretary of state.” -NASS http://www.sos.wv.gov/elections/candidates- committees/Pages/Write-In.aspx

Wisconsin October 25, 2016 Candidate must submit two forms: a declaration of candidacy and a list of ten electors, one from each of the eight congressional districts and two ‘at large.’ http://www.gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/candidates/federal

Wyoming November 10, 2016 Note that this deadline is two days AFTER the election. http://www.wyomingnews.com/news/write-in-voting-how-s- it-work/article_6db4db8c-ee54-568e-8dc6- f1b5b17140ca.html

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EPILOGUE – WHAT IF...?

Well there you have ‘em. 100. No, make that 177 solid suggestions, including The 100 Most Presidential Americans, The 50 Fit-To-Serve in The Future, The Ancient 8, The Sour 16 also-rans and the 3 third-party candidates. Now, tawk amongst yourselves… we’re feeling farklempt.

Seriously, we hope that we have stimulated conversation about some great Americans. That’s what we set out to do. But as we put down our giant Bald Eagle-feather quill pens, we do have one last nagging thought…

What if? What if millions of Americans really do feel more trust in -- or a deeper connection with -- or better represented by, someone in this book than those whose names are printed on the official ballots? What if, instead of haphazardly splitting the vote, they organized themselves on social media and focused everyone’s votes to propel just one outsider up the polls? What if that person actually won?

This patriotic vision is so quintessentially American. It’s individualistic, democratic and merit-based. It’s positive. It’s about making choices that the people actually want.

What are the odds? Could it happen? Here again this dream is so very American. Looking at George Washington and his shoeless foot soldiers dressed in rags in the snowy cold of Valley Forge, any armchair quarterback might have been forgiven for throwing in the towel. It’s such a long shot, a Hail Mary pass such as we’ve never seen before. But here, fueled by these people, the underdog hero thrives.

Not only did Ross Perot win 19% of the popular vote in 1992 but George Wallace garnered 13.5% in 1968 and Teddy Roosevelt bagged double that with 27% in 1912 when he broke free of the Republican party. Sound familiar, Evan McMullin? Gary Johnson? Billionaires Against Trump? Of course, Perot, Roosevelt and Wallace didn’t have the Internet (because Al Gore hadn’t invented it, yet).

So, America, put this book down and go online. You got this!

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PAGE NAME PHOTO CREDIT Linda By Alamy Ltd - Linda Alvarado Stock Photo - Special screening of AOL 18 Makers; Women in Business held at 11 Wall St Featuring: Linda Alvarado Alvarado Where: New York City, New York, United States When: 23 Oct 2014 Marc By Joi - 19 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joi/2757536235/sizes/o/in/photostream/, Andreessen CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24399962 By UNclimatechange from Bonn, Germany - Equator Price with Alec 20 Alec Baldwin Baldwin, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48139177

Preeta By Asia Society / Flickr 21 https://www.flickr.com/photos/asiasociety/3214878925/in/photolist- Bansal 5U66uZ By US Government - 22 Mary Barra https://www.flickr.com/photos/61972246@N08/14732842629/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34775459 By Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America - Glenn 23 Glenn Beck Beck, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47475560

By Jeff_Bezos'_iconic_laugh.jpg: Steve Jurvetsonderivative work: King of 24 Jeff Bezos Hearts - This file was derived fromJeff Bezos' iconic laugh.jpg:, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27644294 Michael By Rubenstein - originally posted to Flickr as Mayor Michael Bloomberg, 25 Bloomberg CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9654497 By Senate Democrats - Senator Booker Meets with Judge Garland, CC BY 26 Cory Booker 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48174270

Photo by Fortune Live Media/Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortunelivemedia/8048710610/in/photolist- dgeKfA-efkEUh-efeYov-dgeGCC-efkHvE-eff3nz-dgeL9W-dgeFfp-dgeGuC- Rosalind efkJtJ-efkLW7-efkJzS-dgeGhJ-efeUxP-efeY88-dgeFAe-dgeEAF-efeYE2- 27 efkJP5-efeViM-efeV18-efkJoC-dgeJDk-dgeErP-efeZbV-efkFkQ-efkHqL- Brewer efkHGj-efkJ1Y-efkJhm-efkGYq-dgeLyd-efkGnJ-efkHW1-efeYQg-efkK5u- efeYVT-efkG3A-eff3cz-efkH9y-efkF39-efeZgM-dgeLGL-efeVNr-efkKJG- efkGxJ-eff2t6-efkJXE-efkFc9-efeXfF

Beth Brooke- https://www.flickr.com/photos/atgeist/23014800473/in/photolist-C29HcV- 28 B4JSmH Marciniak By Town Post Network / Flickr By Rubenstein - Tory BurchUploaded by Tabercil, CC BY 2.0, 29 Tory Burch https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7382276

Geoffrey By Center for Public Leadership & Tom Fitzsimmons - Flickr: 012011_076, 30 CC BY-SA 2.0, Canada https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14140988 By Jay-Z_@_Shawn_'Jay-Z'_Carter_Foundation_Carnival_02.jpg: Joella Marano from Manhattan, NYJay-Z_2011.jpg: Joella Maranoderivative 31 Jay-Z Carter work: Jorgebarrios - This file was derived from:Jay-Z @ Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter Foundation Carnival 02.jpg:Jay-Z 2011.jpg:, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24834765

By Jamesgatz - Own work, CC BY 3.0, 32 Julián Castro https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6781548

Joaquín By United States Congress - U.S. Government Printing Office, Public 33 Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29860639 Castro By William Munoz /flickr Ken 34 https://www.flickr.com/photos/william-munoz/3550795923/in/photolist- Chenault 6pLKVn

By No machine-readable author provided. Nikita~commonswiki assumed George (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own 35 Clooney work assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=591311

Ta-Nehisi By John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation - 36 https://www.macfound.org/fellows/931/, CC BY 4.0, Coates https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43805220

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PAGE NAME PHOTO CREDIT Steven By Peabody Awards - _HAZ5751Uploaded by stemoc, CC BY 2.0, 37 Colbert https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29117797 By Unknown - Susan http://collins.senate.gov/public/_images/bio/official.jpg, Public 38 Collins Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=953978 By Tim_Cook_2009.jpg: Kindly granted by Valery Marchive (LeMagIT)derivative work: RanZag (talk) - Tim_Cook_2009.jpg, 39 Tim Cook CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16228842 Anderson By Tulane Public Relations - Anderson Cooper & Tim Clinton, CC 40 BY 2.0, Cooper https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26366280 By David Shankbone - Own work, CC BY 3.0, 41 Katie Couric https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19130013 By NASA/Bill Ingalls - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/21149968890/, 42 Matt Damon Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43180882 By Ray Taylor - Own work, CC0, 43 Mitch Daniels https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9044329 Howard By Matt Wright, CC BY-SA 3.0, 44 Dean https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3884001 Neil DeGrasse By NASA/Bill Ingalls 45 Tyson https://archive.org/details/200907200054HQ By United States Congress - http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Biography. 46 Jim DeMint Media, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=217074 Peter By XPRIZE Foundationderivative work: Hic et nunc - 47 http://www.flickr.com/photos/50507112@N05/8691212871/in/ph Diamandis otolist-ef1JMM-9ey4Nw-9euZWB-8QyWVd By See Li - Leonardo https://www.flickr.com/photos/phototoday2008/11933209533/, 48 DiCaprio CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47235485 By United States Department of Defense - http://www.jcs.mil/Leadership/ArticleView/tabid/3893/Article/621 49 Joe Dunford 308/gen-joseph-f-dunford-jr.aspx, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43889166 By United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Merrick Circuit - cdn-news.wgbh.org (archived); used in news.wgbh.org 50 Garland (archived), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47567264 By DFID - UK Department for International Development - 51 Bill Gates https://www.flickr.com/photos/dfid/19111683745/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41202006 By World Economic Forum - Cropped from File:Bill & Melinda Gates, David Cameron - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Melinda 2011.jpg (license review at this file), original source Flickr: Bill & 52 Gates Melinda Gates, David Cameron - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19556650 Aida By Alamy Ltd - Aida Giachello Stock Photo - Aida Giachello The 53 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's award ceremony for Giachello leading Latinas at the Washington Convention By US_Navy_110304-N-5549O- 204_Secretary_of_the_Navy_(SECNAV)_the_Honorable_Ray_Mab us,_left,_and_Harvard_President_Drew_Faust_sign_a_Memorandu m_of_Agre.jpg: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Drew Gilpin Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brienderivative work: Benchill 54 Faust (talk) - US_Navy_110304-N-5549O- 204_Secretary_of_the_Navy_(SECNAV)_the_Honorable_Ray_Mab us,_left,_and_Harvard_President_Drew_Faust_sign_a_Memorandu m_of_Agre.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14986028 Whoopi By David Shankbone - Own work, CC BY 3.0, 55 Goldberg https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5862063

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PAGE NAME PHOTO CREDIT Antonio By unknown - http://svrep.org/about_svrep_antonio.php, used with 56 Gonzales permission By Jeff Gordon wins Phoenix - February 27, 2011 by 57 Jeff Gordon AARPSocialMediaderivative work: F1fans (talk) - Jeff_Gordon_wins_Phoenix_-_February_27,_2011.jpg, CC By Unknown - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/DVIC_View/Still_Details.cfm?SDAN=DN 58 Al Gore SC9401202&JPGPath=/Assets/Still/1994/Navy/DN-SC-94-01202.JPG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=808477 Sanjay By Dnd523 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, 59 Gupta https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17038713 By Official South Carolina Governor's Office Photo by Sam Holland - 60 Nikki Haley https://www.flickr.com/photos/98596508@N07/16099936568/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37903833 Bonnie By Rubenstein - Bonnie Hammer, President NBC Universal Cable 61 Entertainment & Universal Cable StudiosUploaded by Tabercil, CC BY Hammer 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8100209 By United States Department of Defense - http://www.stratcom.mil/biographies/1/Admiral_Cecil_D_Haney/, 62 Cecil Haney Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29650093 By NASA - http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/april/high-school- Marilyn students-create-winning-design-for-nasas-first-flight-of- 63 Hewson orion/#.VBiRFPldWyu, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35419536 By United States Department of Justice - Large-scale version of image 64 Eric Holder found here: Department of Justice, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6665672 By Keith Allison - Flickr: Derek Jeter, CC BY-SA 2.0, 65 Derek Jeter https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19412537 By [copyright held by Steve Lipofsky] - Magic 66 http://www.basketballphoto.com/basketballindexz.htm, CC BY-SA 3.0, Johnson https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9814919

Angelina By Foreign and Commonwealth Office - 67 http://www.flickr.com/photos/foreignoffice/14217374639/, CC BY 2.0, Jolie https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33349039 By DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen - Michael http://www.defense.gov/dodcmsshare/newsphoto/2014- 68 Jordan 04/hires_140417-D-VO565-002c.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39252469 By Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 03 May 2002. Redjar on en.wikipedia - →This file has been extracted from another file: Dean 69 Dean Kamen Kamen with Segway and iBot (113100422).jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=818446 Kathleen By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, 70 Kennedy https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41576189 Robert By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, 71 Kiyosaki https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50086168 Mike By Department of Defense/William D. Moss - cropped from 72 www.ourmilitary.mil (direct link), Public Domain, Krzyzewski https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9964145 Risa Lavizzo- By Ford Foundation / Flickr 73 https://www.flickr.com/photos/ford- Mourey foundation/5451704939/in/photolist-8xvH9E-9iNxQf-9iKpWK Jennifer By dvsross - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvsross/14177118417/, CC 74 Lopez BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33239863 By Rachel_Maddow_in_Seattle.jpg: Paul Schultz from Kenmore, Rachel Washington, USAderivative work: upstateNYer - 75 Maddow Rachel_Maddow_in_Seattle.jpg, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7729884 Peyton By Jeffrey Beall - Cropped from File:Peyton Manning - Broncos.jpg, CC 76 BY-SA 3.0, Manning https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21762030 Susana By The state of New Mexico, CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0, 77 Martinez https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15920534

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PAGE NAME PHOTO CREDIT Sara Martinez By United States Department of Education, Public Domain, 78 Tucker http://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/martinez-tucker-options.html Darren By USAF - http://www.transcom.mil/about/org/tccc/ (direct link), 79 Public Domain, McDew https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42968854 By Jasveer10 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, 80 Mary Meeker https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49361164 By Jemill - File:Arte-Moreno.gif / Own work, Public Domain, 81 Arte Moreno https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40707167 Kenneth P. By Hemlock Martinis at en.wikipedia - Transferred from 82 en.wikipedia to Commons by SreeBot., Public Domain, Moritsugu https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21403687 Gavin By Office of the Lieutenant Governor of California - 83 http://www.ltg.ca.gov/, Public Domain, Newsom https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12730302 Grover By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, 84 Norquist https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16739931 Michelle By Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy - P021213CK- 85 0027 (direct link), Public Domain, Obama https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24762728 By NASA - NASA cropped from [1], Public Domain, 86 Ellen Ochoa https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4119718 By Alamy Ltd - Rodney O'Neal Stock Photo - Rodney O'Neal, Chief Rodney Executive Officer and President, Delphi Automotive PLC, testifies 87 O'Neal before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation?s By Alamy Ltd - Richard Parsons Stock Photo - Richard Parsons, Richard Chairman of Citigroup Inc., and co-chair of the Smithsonianâ?s 88 Parsons National Museum of African American History and Culture's advisory council, speaks at the By Department of State - Condoleezza http://www.state.gov/cms_images/newer2_8x10_500e.jpg, Public 89 Rice Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3160612 Bill By Department of Energy - 90 http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/pa/News/061998.html, Public Domain, Richardson https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1382218 By LBJ Library - David https://www.flickr.com/photos/lbjlibrarynow/13769869774/, CC 91 Robinson BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49264680 By DoD - http://www.norad.mil/Leadership/Article- 92 Lori Robinson View/Article/759075/general-lori-j-robinson/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50116707 Anthony By Rsd315 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, 93 Romero https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17212090 By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, 94 Mitt Romney https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25133611 By World Economic Forum - Irene http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/3488883478/i 95 Rosenfeld n/photostream/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18657250 By cellanr - Sheryl http://www.flickr.com/photos/rorycellan/8652222760/, CC BY-SA 96 Sandberg 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31272917 Brian By Brian Sandoval - 4536610433, CC BY-SA 2.0, 97 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11974397 Sandoval By US Congress - http://www.senate.gov/senators/114thCongress/Sasse_Ben.htm, 98 Ben Sasse Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37786262 Joe By Rodrigo Fernández - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, 99 Scarborough https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34644141 Howard By Photobra Adam Bielawski - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, 100 Schultz https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14928863

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PAGE NAME PHOTO CREDIT By David Shankbone - Own work, CC BY 3.0, Russell 101 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19826167 Simmons

By Hilda_Solis_official_DOL_portrait_original.jpg: Department of Labor.derivative work: Maximus0970 (talk) - 102 Hilda Solis Hilda_Solis_official_DOL_portrait_original.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7034366 By Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States, Steve Sonia Petteway source - http://www.oyez.org/justices/sonia_sotomayor 103 Sotomayor (direct link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7779138 By Montclair Film Festival - 104 Jon Stewart https://www.flickr.com/photos/montclairfilmfest/26943481175/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48705694 Chesley By Frederick J. Phillips - Own work, CC BY 2.0 de, 105 "Sully" https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49965915 Sullenberger By Alex Lozupone - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, 106 George Takei https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45494226

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaysanw/9009972283/in/photolist- 107 Nina Tassler eJbsRH By Jason B/ flickr Greta Van By Bbsrock - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, 108 Susteren https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3369795 Jesse By Cory Barnes from Vancouver, WA, United States - Gov. Jesse 109 Ventura speaks, CC BY-SA 2.0, Ventura https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42563751 Antonio By Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0, 110 Villaraigosa https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27005597 By USMC - Thomas http://www.jcs.mil/Leadership/ArticleView/tabid/3893/Article/7579/lie 111 Waldhauser utenant-general-thomas-d-waldhauser.aspx, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32656614 Darren By Maolinshen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, 112 Walker https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47666685 By Christopher Michel - 113 Jay Walker https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmichel67/16725790320/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39201294 Elizabeth By US Congress - U.S. Government Printing Office, Public Domain, 114 Warren https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28689318 Meg By Max Morse - Meg Whitman speaks at the Tech Museum in San 115 Jose, CC BY 2.0, Whitman https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10583878 Oprah By vargas2040, Cropped by OsamaK - Cropped from Image:Michelle, 116 Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama.jpg. The original from Flickr, CC BY- Winfrey SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5237131 By Sagmanbennettrobbins at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, 117 Tim Wu https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38137022

Gary By Gary Johnson - 136 https://www.flickr.com/photos/govgaryjohnson/27807588416/, CC BY Johnson 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50321782 Evan By McMullin Photography from Chandler Epp (Polymath Innovations) 137 McMullin https://www.evanmcmullin.com used with permission By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, 138 Jill Stein https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47492926

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Information for state-by-state write-in rules comes from: National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS). (2016, February). Summary: State Laws Regarding Presidential Ballot Access for the General Election. Retrieved from www.nass.org.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

GEOFF R. ARCHER Geoffrey R. Archer, PhD is a registered Republican in Nevada. He teaches entrepreneurship, management and business strategy to university students in Canada, China, Singapore and the USA. He holds an undergraduate degree in Public Policy Studies from Duke University's Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy, a Master of Environmental Management specializing in Resource Economics and Policy from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management as a Park Leadership Fellow, and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business.

JOHN P. WOLFF John P. Wolff is a registered Democrat in New Jersey. Wolff formerly worked in Washington DC in the Bush and Clinton administrations and in the Congressional offices of Hon. Matthew F. McHugh and Hon. Maurice D. Hinchey. He has managed political campaigns and held elective office in Ithaca, New York. He is currently a Senior Vice President of digital strategy for an advertising agency in New York City. Wolff earned a BA in Government and History and a Master in Public Administration from Cornell University, and was a Park Leadership Fellow at Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management where he earned an MBA.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

In these last weeks leading up to the 2016 US presidential election, millions of disaffected Americans still feel like they are being forced to choose between the lesser of two evils. They must cast their votes as a way to save America by blocking one candidate, rather than propelling America forward by supporting a candidate who really aligns with their values. In search of better options, these frustrated throngs are lighting up social media with the hashtag #WriteIn16. This book answers their call.

“#WriteIn16 A Field Guide to the 100 Most Presidential Americans" speaks to every American who secretly wishes -- or openly agitates -- to vote for someone other than the two major-party candidates this November 8th. Co-authored by an east coast digital media strategist and a west coast business school professor, this book informs and stimulates conversation about the American qualities that make a person worthy to hold the most powerful and important position in the world.

Using the G.R.E.A.T.© framework, this book rates the 100 American leaders who exemplify the five traits of being presidential: Global Vision, Reach, Ethics, Accomplishment, and Talent. Selected from a wide range of fields and backgrounds, the views of these would-be presidents range across the political gamut, from progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans to Greens and Independent 3rd- party candidates. From moderates and apolitical pragmatists to idealists, they all possess extraordinary qualities.

We believe that voters in 2016 should feel empowered, not disenfranchised. In most states, Americans can write in a vote for someone we truly deem worthy to be president, regardless of who is on the ballot. This book will show you how and get you talking about whose name to choose.

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