Today, I heard a non answer to a very critical question during a debate for South Carolina senate. Quite frankly I was stunned. Right up at the top of requirements are knowledge and honesty. It would appear that Sen Darling Graham lacks this intelligence by her own admission. “I’m not that informed.”

When asked about Taiwan, she replied in essence that she was qualified for Senate because of her brother. Sorry, it doesn’t work that way. Sorry. Her brother sadly is no longer around around to advise her. She clearly did not absorb his knowledge through any form of proximity. As I mentioned, she admitted it.

As a citizen of Mississippi and a former citizen of California, I must admit, I know very little about her opponent, but he would have to be pretty bad for me to now suggest voting for Graham after an answer like this.

Perhaps this reveals a different, worse problem. Maybe someone should have take MS Graham aside and asked her just a few questions to see if she had some basic knowledge of world events. It just might have avoided the embarrassment of the Republican Party.

Better yet. Maybe it would be a good idea to have someone groomed and ready to step in, sort of a unofficial vice senator. Another good practice for good leaders is to prepare for the unexpected. Unfortunately, the unexpected sometimes does happen.