No one can argue with the proposition that we all want a future that is brighter than our past, for ourselves and for our children. The way to accomplish this, and the only way to do it, is to ensure that we choose our leadership well. If we are to thrive as a nation, we must select leaders that have a compelling vision, the bold voice to express that vision, with courage, regardless of criticism and personal attack, and have the charisma and gravitas to garner our trust.