The Election of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey: Identity Politics On Steroids

What does one look for in a political leader? What are the key characteristics of a candidate for high political office – of a potential governor or member of Congress? A mature and judicious electorate would probably answer:  strong character, good judgment, policy proposals likely to make things better and not worse, and a vision for the common good.

What does one look for in a political leader? What are the key characteristics of a candidate for high political office – of a potential governor or member of Congress? A mature and judicious electorate would probably answer:  strong character, good judgment, policy proposals likely to make things better and not worse, and a vision for the common good.…