Author: Quentin

The best way to avoid embarrassing mistakes in voting is by focusing on the principles a candidate would embrace once in office. Today’s blog post draws lessons from a half-century of political history in a quick look backward, forward, and onward to this year’s elections....

WHAT:  A free, informative one-hour panel discussion.   WHEN:  Nov. 1, 2022, 7 p.m. Central.  RECORDING: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SqJ_l-CzH7kLc26_-eGUYWpATyEOvtcB/view?usp=drive_webEVENT OVERVIEW:  As discussed in our recent blog post, voters may be frustrated by their choices in the upcoming elections. In this timely webinar, we heard voter-focused solutions from panelists Chris...

Next to one oval, you see a Republican whose campaign consists of believing the 2020 election was stolen and that “schools,” “crime,” and “gas prices” are out of control, without offering solutions. Another oval presents a Democrat who tends to tax some and hand out...

Abe Lincoln, the last famously honest president, died a century and a half ago. That is one reason honesty is the top principle needed from our political leaders today. We must seek out politicians who will be truthful always, as well as open in providing...

R-E-S-P-E-C-T is something America desperately needs, as people and countries across the globe look to us for leadership. Self-respect is a key to being respected. As voters, we must elect leaders who deserve respect not only from us, but from the world. ...

Integrity is when politicians do right, even if it costs them votes. Wanting your “blue” or “red” team to “destroy” the other is not integrity, though. Neither is hypocrisy. ...

Is America truly at peace today? Racial strife, social media fights, angry politics, gunfire in our cities. No, America definitely lacks peace. Strength brings peace, and leadership from our government officials could help. ...

The desire to serve, not to be served, is what we need from federal leaders. Coupling leadership skills and knowledge with a passion to serve makes a candidate fit for office. ...

Human dignity demands that elected officials treat their fellow men and women (as well as children) as created in the image of God. How often have you seen this from politicians? ...

Ready! Fire! Aim! That is no way to run a government. We believe politicians must educate themselves on the issues, listen, and build strong teams to help them learn. Understanding is so fundamental that it makes our list of Top 7 Principles for Federal Leadership....