With hindsight, it is funny to think that McGuiness once considered herself someone with a real shot at being Governor of the State of Delaware. What would that have even looked like? Arkansas gives us a bit of a glimpse.
Looking to serve your state in some official capacity? First, kiss the ring,” wrote Austin Bailey. “The application form you must fill out to be considered for a post on state boards and commissions includes this question: ‘What is an accomplishment of the Governor’s that you admire the most?'”
As Bailey noted, this portion of the questionnaire allows a full 500 words — which is twice the length of the question, “What book have you read that would best define your life and why?”