As a former Governor, and more importantly, as a father, I know all too well how protective elected officials are of the special relationships they have with their children.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've often thought having a politician for a parent must be like having a constantly embarrassing uncle.
Aside from my son, no person has ever shown for me the gentle concern I knew from Governor Adlai Stevenson.
It's important for whoever is governor to be somebody with a breadth of experience in life, in business, and in service.
We have at least learned that the offspring of presidents don't necessarily make good politicians themselves.
Every single day I've been governor, I hear from a little girl who thinks it's the greatest thing ever that we have a woman governor.
A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.
You know, my dad served in the President's Cabinet after his time as a governor. He told me he enjoyed being governor a lot more. Now, I understand why. If I do my job well, I can make a difference in people's lives and I can help our children realize their dreams.
As the governor of this state, I obviously see the issue quite differently.
We need to stop the erosion of parental authority.
The government cannot overcome bad parenting. What our leaders can do is publicly condemn irresponsible parental behavior in vivid terms.
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