If not, we'll have an ad hoc presidency, a reactive presidency, a micromanaged presidency, or a presidency hijacked by others who slyly follow Cheney's approach.
So keep the smile, President-elect Obama, but begin to think about how you clearly convey to your team criteria for decision-making and a guide for responses to complex, unexpected challenges.
I have learned a lot from watching how the Project for a New American Century became so successful and consequential in a remarkably short period of time.
Barack Obama should look to Vice President Cheney to understand how a pro -- even one who so damaged the interests of the nation -- managed power and purpose in government.
Crossposted from the Washingtonnote.com
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