I found this interview with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin fascinating. Four years ago, when New York was in the midst of our own national tragedy, Rudy Giuliani -- though incredibly effective in ensuring the city's needs were met -- managed to capitalize on the attention to the point that he is still discussed as a possible presidential nominee for the party of the president who was doling out the aid.
Nagin, on the other hand, will probably not be invited for a photo op at the White House anytime soon. All judgments aside, truly. It's just interesting: things get done a little differently in different parts of the country, I suppose.
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Thank you for sharing this link.
I am curious to know what you meant by "All judgments aside, truly. It's just interesting: things get done a little differently in different parts of the country, I suppose."
I was just struck by Giuliani's method (political, smooth) vs. Nagin's (very direct, compelling action). Both were leading cities under unimaginable circumstances and immense stress; both needed to accomplish something.
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