political success, his Christian conviction. Could he have one without the other? Jon would ultimately discover the answer through events to horrifying to imagine.
He began as a youthful idealist, drawn by the ideas and dynamics of congressional candidate Sam Adams. His career, linked with Adams's rapid ascent through the ranks of power, led him to a position of national influence achieved by few. Yet in the process, a question nagged Jon Abelson, imageshaper for Washington's brightest political star: How far can you go before compromise becomes corruption?
