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Tom Sawyer Qualities
Vote for Tom, He’s The Bomb!
Good leadership is a key trait in becoming president, however it is not the only important thing. You must have honorable and valuable qualities that support what you believe in and make you unique. Tom Sawyer may not have the best reputation, but he has the potential to do great things. Tom Sawyer would make a good president because he is brave, clever, and persuasive.
Bravery is defined as being courageous behavior or character. Tom Sawyer shows his quality of bravery on many occasions. An example of his bravery is when he told the judge about what Injun Joe had done, even though the outcome could be the cost of his own life. Ulysses S. Grant, who was considered an excellent president by many, also possessed

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