Exactly
Somehow, it has never occurred to me that "policy" is a free-standing independent discipline. Except, perhaps, for top level bureaucrats -- as opposed to executives.
Isn't "policy" the means by which "principles" are executed?
And aren't "principles" supposed to be what guides executives? While bureaucrats compose the "policies" by which these "principles" are effected.
I don't want a "policy wonk" for President. I want a principled Chief Executive.
Reagan wasn't a "policy wonk". If Palin isn't one, either, I'm fine with that.
Personally, I fail to see why Krauthammer believes "policy" -- as distinct from "principle" -- should be a criterion for choosing the Chief Executive.