As a serious observer of politics and politicians over the past 25 years, I have often wondered just what are the desired characteristics of a politician that I could believe in. I am repeatedly told ...

Many people have been resistant to Robert Jenrick’s ambition. Rishi Sunak, his former ally, failed to restore him to the cabinet. Conservative Party members failed to elect him leader last year, ...

Editor's note: This essay was repurposed from remarks given at the Oct. 18 No Kings rally in Wilmington. Wow, what a crowd! Thanks for showing up today with such passion and joy. For the past eight ...