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We Need a President, Not Just a Commander-in-Chief In this primary season, the question of what makes a good presidential candidate has taken many forms. Is it how to negotiate with leaders of other nations? What kind of experience qualifies one to be a leader? Yet, the question that should make progressives ripple with discomfort is "Will the president be a strong commander-in-chief?" Emphasis on "commander-in-chief" activates a right-wing frame and progressives should be very circumspect in referring to the presidency in this manner.

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We Need a President, Not Just a Commander-in-Chief

In this primary season, the question of what makes a good presidential candidate has taken many forms. Is it how to negotiate with leaders of other nations? What kind of experience qualifies one to be a leader? Yet, the question that should make progressives ripple with discomfort is "Will the president be a strong commander-in-chief?"

Emphasis on "commander-in-chief" activates a right-wing frame and progressives should be very circumspect in referring to the presidency in this manner.