A favorite proverb about politics emanates from late British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan.
A student once asked MacMillan what factor in politics posed the greatest challenge for leaders.
“Events, dear boy,” replied MacMillan.
Mother Nature may not bear responsibility for the future of all politicians. But to paraphrase MacMillan, “weather events” hold the potential to undercut even the most savvy of pols.
Bad weather and politics are often a toxic, unpredictable brew.