Character is Destiny
& Other Uncomfortable Arithmetic of Political Leadership
In my time in politics, I've come to understand that there is only one reliable way to decide who to vote for, and it has nothing to do with their platform or policies.
The conventional wisdom on candidate selection is backwards. We scrutinize résumés, celebrate business acumen, and venerate institutional experience.
We mistake the shadow for the person …
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