I think there is also this misconception that politics is about being smart or being right. That is far from the case. Politics is the art of compromise and sel

I think there is also this misconception that politics is about being smart or being right. That is far from the case. Politics is the art of compromise and selling others on what you believe in. As such the wrong type of personality and approach can fail miserably. And the right approach and personality can win big time even if they have no clue or the wrong or bad ideas. You also have to be willing to go along and made deals that on the surface seem like bad ideas to do. If just so that others politicians will pay you back when you want to get something done. Know how to play the game.