Politicians In politics, it would be novel to have a gracious rival. Modern political campaigners might take a lesson in graciousness and kindness from the great British statesman, Edward Campbell . Once when Campbell was opposing Thackereay for a seat in Parliament, the two contenders, in course of their campaigning, met and engaged in friendly conversation. On taking leave of his rival Thackereay remarked, 'May the best man win!' 'Oh, no,' replied Campbell, 'I …
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…Today's world a politician thinks of the next election; a statesmen of the next generation. To preserve peace, we need guns of smaller and men of larger caliber. But more importantly for myself I seek a candidate that sees the world as I do. I believe Professor David Tabb summed it up in the statement: 'I don't care what you (the candidate) can do for everyone, but what can you do to for me.'