I’ve been thinking about Paul Wellstone, and how to respond to the loss of someone who was the antithesis of the things I criticise about modern politics…someone who operated from sincere beliefs, from an inclusive patriotism, and from a belief that while he had opponents, that his opponents could be operating from the same kind of place.
Peggy Noonan beat me to it.
I’m impressed by Ms. Noonan’s work. Excellent peice, very well done. I can respect someone who disagrees with me on principle (and still not like them) but I’m not sure I could be as gracious as she.