The overestimation of Robert F. McDonnell, considered

Virginia Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell scored a landslide 18-point victory over Dem0cratic candidate R. Creigh Deeds on November 3rd.  It was the largest margin of victory since former U.S. Rep. George Allen defeated Attorney General Mary Sue Terry by a similar 58-41 margin in 1993.  It also marks the first time that two Roman Catholics will [...]

Leadership, considered

What kind of qualities are important in a leader?  These are things that I struggle with everyday as someone who seeks a run for public office one day.  Voters can be quite fickle, and the things that people loved about you one day can become the reasons given to force you out of power in [...]