Over the next couple of days, we will feature some of our favorite Bush legacy articles.
"His presidency was far more successful than not.
And there's an aspect of his decision-making that merits special recognition: his courage.
Time and time again, Bush did what other presidents, even Ronald Reagan, would not have done and for which he was vilified and abused.
That--defiantly doing the right thing--is what distinguished his presidency."
Barnes goes on and discusses all ten.
Let me add this one: leadership.
Leadership is telling people what they don't want to hear.
Leadership is standing up to public opinion.
