Reihan Salam : Gov . Bob McDonnell is n't a leading GOP presidential candidate . Salam : McDonnell 's gubernatorial campaign is a great opportunity for a national GOP campaign . He says the governor , popular and pragmatic , pushed for an important tax bill . McDonnell : Moreover , McDonnell 's 2009 campaign was in many respects an excellent template for a national GOP campaign , as it focused on job creation and energy development while largely avoiding ideological bromides . It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .
Reihan Salam : Gov . Bob McDonnell is n't a leading GOP presidential candidate . Salam : McDonnell 's gubernatorial campaign is a great opportunity for a national GOP campaign . He says the governor , popular and pragmatic , pushed for an important tax bill . McDonnell : It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .