Poll of the Week: Four-Pipped President?

[Randal Shayne]

It’s been accepted that, following the conclusion of his missions in space, Captain Jonathan Archer ran for and won the presidency of the nascent United Federation of Planets. Though the specifics of his term are almost non-existent, in both alpha and beta canon, one can assume that he faced it with the same relative attitude as he faced his challenges in space. That got me thinking. We know the Federation survived after Archer’s service, but other captains held in high esteem might have filled the role in a similar fashion, using their own experiences and personalities to guide the Federation into new and uncertain territory. 

This week’s poll asks you which of the five original captains do you think would make the best president? Was Archer preserving it as he did sufficient to earn your vote, or do you feel that Jean-Luc Picard’s reserved, dignified nature would lend itself more effectively to a politician's office? Maybe Katherine Janeway’s appreciation for the scientific and unexplored would contribute to the furtherment of Starfleet’s missions, and usher in a new age of discovery. 

 

[+ Hutch]

I could see Picard leading the Federation. He has the diplomacy, more so than any of the other captains I think.
He also has respect - both for people, and from people - plus he looks to the past to learn lessons that will benefit him in the future.

[Samira Neathler]

Oh well said Loxley, also went for Picard, for similar reasons as above.

[Minxing Shimisi]

I feel hat there's no contest about the. Picard is the epitomy of diplomacy, knowledge and negotiation skills to be the best president. 

[Genkos Adea]

Yeah it has to be Picard really. No question.

[Thalas th’Koro]

Picard’s knack for diplomacy makes him a clear winner in this poll.