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 .
Reihan Salam : Gov . Bob McDonnell is n't a leading GOP presidential contender . Salam : McDonnell 's 2009 campaign is a great template for a national GOP campaign . He says the governor , popular and pragmatic , pushed for an important transportation bill . Salam : It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .