Politicians need to emulate Dan Evans

America needs a statesperson of the stature, capability, and perspective of Daniel J. Evans as our next President.

Dan Evans died on September 20 at the age of 98 after serving as our state’s three term governor, two term U.S. Senator, a state legislator and in many prominent civic and public positions beginning in the late 1950s.

He was political and partisan, but Evans was pragmatic, tough and a problem-solver. He was a visionary who was not afraid to take a risk even if it meant his demise.

If you went against Dan Evans, you’d better do your homework. He was well prepared and well spoken. E...