Democratic Party of Virginia chairman Brian Moran finally
announced on Wednesday that will he be stepping down from his post in December
after a two year stint as “leader” of the Democratic Party of Virginia. [1]
Moran stated that serving as Democratic Party of Virginia
chairman was “one of the greatest honors of my life,”[2]
while noting that he plans on continuing to play “a visible role” advocating
for the Democratic Party in the future.
Moran’s resignation following a victorious election cycle
for the Democratic Party is a good way to call it quits, especially considering
the umbrella of scrutiny Moran has been under for his day job as a lobbyist for
the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities, a for-profit
“college-group.” Moran noted, “There is no question that Virginia Democrats
will play a critical role in this year’s election more than we
have in modern
times, and I do not want to wake up on the morning of November 7th
with any doubts…”[3]
Moran’s resignation from his lobbying day job is much to his
credit and it highlights an important point for political leaders: political
office is not a stepping stone towards amassing greater wealth; it is a post
that comes with enormous responsibilities. As leaders, conflicts of interests
should always be avoided.
If this doesn’t sound glamorous it’s because serving the
public welfare isn’t necessarily supposed to be. Taking political office is a
sacrifice akin to serving in the military. It is a necessary sacrifice to make
our country what it is.
[1] http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/14/moran-leaving-va-democratic-leadership/
[2] http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/nov/14/moran-leaving-va-democratic-leadership/
[3] http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/brian-moran-quits-his-controversial-day-job/2012/07/05/gJQAY5unQW_blog.html
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