What qualities must a Knowledge Democrat candidate have?

What qualities a Knowledge Democrat candidate must have?
What fault she/he shouldn't have?

Add new options to the poll as you feel appropriate and discuss each option.

This poll is part of the Knowledge Democrats project:
http://minguo.info/usa/wiki/knowledge_democrats

% Choice Blog entries Votes for votes score
100The candidate should be a proponent of public financing of elections.0333
100The candidate should use every opportunity to educate the electorate on the issues.0333
100The candidate should have no financial ties to corporate interests.1 entry333
100The candidate shouldn't merely repeat talking points.0333
0The candidate should fully represent the left of the electorate.1 entry030

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