‘Strong leader’ seen as most desirable trait for next president in early exit poll

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More than a third of voters in an early exit poll released Tuesday said the most important trait the next president should possess is strong leadership.

Thirty-six percent of respondents in the Morning Consult/Politico exit poll hoped their fellow Americans elect a “strong leader” to occupy Oval Office, while 29 percent said they want someone with “a vision for the future.”

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