Who are the good politicians?

There is a lot of frustration surrounding politics. But more often we’re pointing out what we think is wrong, who we think is crooked, why politics is just inherently corrupt.

What politicians do you think have actually done a good job, and why? What has been done, on a state or federal level, that you think is a result of “good politics”? When have you seen a good politician fail, and why do you think they did?

As much as possible, please do not criticize or question the politicians that others say are good. If you believe there is a counter-example that supports an opposite viewpoint or another, put forward that as a good example.