What makes a good political hero?

Examples of political heroes:
Al Gore-

• He is dedicated to the fight against global warming and in his speeches show his passion.
• He is smart and educated- won the noble peace prize.
• He tried to confront everyone with the challenge of climate change by making the documentary, "An inconvenient Truth".

Artifacts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjYYz2Jv2QY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82RFIqcLDSQ&feature=related

Paul Wellstone-

• A progressive U.S senator and a leading speaker.
• He started his political carrier as an undergod.
• He traveled across Minnesota, in his green school bus, and inspired people to get involved in politics.

Artifacts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Wellstone#Political_career


Martin Luther King Jr.

• He was an extremely powerful speaker.
• He was a civil rights leader.
• He got everyone's attention for the movement thought the "I Have a Dream" speech.

Artifacts: . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZLvSnr6s50&feature=related
http://www.answers.com/topic/martin-luther-king-jr


Conclusion
All political figures that people respect and look up to all have certain qualities about them. They all have a passion for how they want to help the world become a better place, and they try to spread their message as far as possible. All these men were influential speakers, and you could tell in all of their voices how dedicated they were.