🧭 Political Viability Assessment: Key Categories Explained
This framework visualizes how different forms of experience and perceived traits impact public and party perception of a candidate’s readiness for higher office.
Glossary of Categories
- Executive Experience 🧭 — Has the candidate run a government or large-scale operation?
- Legislative Experience 📜 — Has the candidate written, passed, or negotiated legislation?
- Federal Cabinet Role 🏛️ — Has the candidate worked in a Cabinet-level leadership role?
- National Electability 🗳️ — Can this candidate appeal across states and demographic lines?
- Statewide Electability 🌐 — Has the candidate shown electability to a state-sized electorate?
- Party Trust 🤝 — Does the candidate have strong allies and trust within the party?
- Grassroots Support 🌱 — Do voters at the base level show passion and long-term support?
- Military Service 🎖️ — Has the candidate served honorably in military leadership?
- Business Experience 💼 — Has the candidate led or operated a business at scale?
- Wealth / Personal Assets 💰 — Does the candidate have independent financial means or backing?
- Property Ownership 🏡 — Is the candidate rooted in a community or seen as transient?
- Demographic Appeal 🌍 — Does the candidate’s identity help connect with voters?
- Cultural Resonance 🎭 — Can the candidate connect emotionally or symbolically with Americans?
- Media Presence / Communication 📺 — Can the candidate effectively communicate and influence public perception?
📊 Sample Candidate Viability Chart
(For illustration purposes only — not based on a real candidate)
Category Score (0–10) Visual Indicator ------------------------------------------------------------- Executive Experience 9 █████████▉ Legislative Experience 7 ███████▉ Federal Cabinet Role 4 ████▌ National Electability 8 ████████▌ Statewide Electability 9 █████████ Party Trust 8 ████████▌ Grassroots Support 6 ██████ Military Service 2 ██ Business Experience 5 █████ Wealth / Personal Assets 5 █████ Property Ownership 6 ██████ Demographic Appeal 7 ███████▉ Cultural Resonance 7 ███████▉ Media Presence / Communication 8 ████████▌
🧭 How to Read This Chart
- High scores (8–10) reflect demonstrated excellence or proven effectiveness.
- Moderate scores (5–7) suggest potential, credibility, or partial experience.
- Low scores (0–4) signal limited readiness or an area requiring major growth.
This chart helps identify which candidates are ready for national leadership, and which may need further development or experience. It's a tool for voters, analysts, and party leaders to assess a candidate not just based on charisma or polling, but on measurable and relevant experience.