New post added at News Channel 365 - Should We Rue Rob Portman’s Decision Not To Run For President?Source: npr.org - Tuesday, December 02, 2014 Should We Rue Rob Portman's Decision Not To Run For President? December 02, 2014 4:22 PM ET Ron Elving Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, conducts a town hall meeting with employees after an October 2014 tour of Harris Products Group in Mason, Ohio. Al Behrman/AP This just in: At least one Republican in Washington has decided he doesn't want to be president. OK, that's not exactly what Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio said. He said he wasn't running for president. Obviously, there is a difference. Nothing is more common in politics than a would-be mayor/governor/president who wishes he or she could just be appointed to the job. Still, it's rare to see a not-running announcement provoke head-wagging and hand-wringing. Portman's had that effect because he exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, competent, mainstream personality many idealize in the Oval Office. Why oh why, the question goes, aren't there more candidates like...you know, that guy everybody likes ... what's his name ... Rob Portman? Portman is a well-mannered Midwestern Methodist, still in his 50s and still in his first elected Senate term after a dozen years in the House. He served two presidents in demanding administration posts: legislative director for the first President Bush and both trade representative and budget director for the second. He is reliably Republican but not ideological. Known for his skill at negotiating and finding consensus, he counts Democrats among his friends bAll Related
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