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Sheila Bair is shining

Someday, the United States will have a female President, and her name may be Sheila Bair. Mentored by retired Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, she has been masterful as Chairman of the FDIC, winning praise for her handling of IndyMac, the largest bank failure in history, as well as deftly protecting the taxpayers in the struggle between Wells Fargo and Citigroup over the late Wachovia. I met her briefly after her luncheon address yesterday and was mightily impressed. Now, where can I mail my campaign contribution?