Bob McDonnell : Gov . Salam is n't a leading GOP presidential contender . Salam : One wonders whether McDonnell might somehow be able to turn a liability -- having reneged on his tax pledge -- into a strength by presenting himself as a pragmatic , bipartisan problem-solver . GOP 's 2016 campaign is a great template for a national GOP campaign . He says the governor , popular and pragmatic , pushed for an important transportation bill . Reihan Salam : It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .
Bob McDonnell : Gov . Salam is n't a leading GOP presidential contender . Salam : GOP 's 2016 campaign is a great template for a national GOP campaign . He says the governor , popular and pragmatic , pushed for an important transportation bill . Reihan Salam : It may be a long shot , but McDonnell should be included in GOP presidential field .