Getting gifted leaders into politics

The writer asks an interesting and important question, although he
doesn't have an answer for it:

http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/10/27/obama-mccain-politics-oped-cx_ghr_1027reynolds.html

-Max

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"The presentation or 'gift' of the Holy Ghost simply confers upon a
man the right to receive at any time, when he is worthy of it and
desires it, the power and light of truth of the Holy Ghost, although
he may often be left to his own spirit and judgment." --Joseph F.
Smith (manual, p. 69)

"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me."