[pgkdan]

If my constituency was pro-life but as an individual I was pro-choice, I would represent my constituency based on what they wanted me to do in Washington. If they didn't want me in office, they could vote me out.

And if your constituency was pro lynching but you weren't would you still feel the same compunction to go along with the majority? Sorry but that's not what leadership is all about. You take a stand and then suffer the consequences.

[EQAndyBuzz]

I agree with you. My point is I wouldn't lie to my constituency. Unlike Kerry who pretty much lied to everyone.

[HenryLeeII]

Sorry but that's not what leadership is all about. You take a stand and then suffer the consequences.

Exactly. Ask Tony Blair about suffering the consequences of an unpopular stance. Although I don't agree with his stance on most domestic issues, he certainly has the Orbs of Leadership when it comes to fighting terrorism.

This idea that a politician must hide his own beliefs and conform to those of his constituents is bogus. If your beliefs don't conform with their's, then you're either living in the wrong town or you're in the wrong business! Tell us what you believe, run on that platform, and win or lose, stand your ground.