USPP
Unit for the Study of Personality in Politics
Executive Summary: Personality Profile of Reform Party Candidate Patrick J. Buchanan
INTRODUCTION
The object of the study was to assess the personality of Reform Party presidential candidate Patrick J. Buchanan and to predict his political performance and leadership effectiveness on the basis of personality traits.
METHODOLOGY
The Millon Inventory of Diagnostic Criteria (MIDC) was used to construct the personality profile, based on empirical analysis of biographic materials. The 170 MIDC criteria permit classification of political figures along 12 personality dimensions, or 34 categories. Personality patterns are used to predict presidential performance and leadership style.
KEY FINDINGS
Pat Buchanans personality-based leadership strengths include:
Pat Buchanans personality-based leadership limitations include:
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