Rob Woodard poses this theory in the Guardian this week. He points out that Barack Obama is not only an author but a good writer. Does this make him a good leader? Woodard looks at the history of U.S. presidents for examples of good writers and leaders. He concludes:
Still, the fact that Barack Obama's eloquence carries over to his
writing gives me hope. To write well demands not only ability, but also
intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and often the ability to view
life from more than one perspective at a time. These are qualities that
have seemingly been absent in the US presidency these last seven-plus
years - and it's comforting to know that if Barack Obama's literary
accomplishments are an accurate indication these traits may soon be
back in the Oval Office in abundance.
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