This graph was compiled by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ based on answers to the following question for each candidate:
Do you think __________ has strong qualities of leadership, or not?
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Public opinion on leadership of Republican candidates for U.S. President in 2016
This statistic shows the results of an opinion poll on the leadership qualities of the Republican Party candidates for President in 2016. As of , fifty-eight percent of respondents thought John Kasich had strong leadership qualities.
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New York Times. (March 21, 2016). Do you think the Republican candidates have strong qualities of leadership, or not? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 08, 2026, from /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/
New York Times. "Do you think the Republican candidates have strong qualities of leadership, or not?." Chart. March 21, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 08, 2026. /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/
New York Times. (2016). Do you think the Republican candidates have strong qualities of leadership, or not?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 08, 2026. /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/
New York Times. "Do You Think The Republican Candidates Have Strong Qualities of Leadership, or Not?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 Mar 2016, /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/
New York Times, Do you think the Republican candidates have strong qualities of leadership, or not? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/ (last visited August 08, 2026)
Do you think the Republican candidates have strong qualities of leadership, or not? [Graph], New York Times, March 21, 2016. [Online]. Available: /statistics/527829/us-opinion-poll-on-leadership-abilities-of-2016-republican-presidential-candidates/
