My father was involved in small town Iowa politics his entire adult life. He was a small town councilman and mayor for over 30 years. Political affiliation in Iowa city politics is not a factor, but he was a Roosevelt Democrat (and not silent about it) in a Coolige Republican town....and did very well.
He once told me the most important thing about making decisions (political decisions included) is to put aside your ego and solve the problem. There will be plenty of time to take credit afterwards.....
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My dad was a pretty smart man. If this is indeed to key to political success, the Trumps need to post-haste get back into the real estate business.