Politics (a rant)

It seems to me that what is lacking in politics right now are leaders who felt a call to service as their sole, motivating reason to run. I'm sure this isn't true all the way around and I'm not taking sides between political parties. Yet watching the Republican debates and the media covering the primaries I am struck by the naked ambition of just wanting to be president for the sake of power, political prestige and the history that follows. Canidates mouth one-liners and sound bites to gather attention- but how many draw a line in the sand (again from any party) and say - "I wont do, or say such a thing just to be president." Is there a standard that a candiate simply wil not cross right now? Is it fair to race bait, call names, repeat falsehoods, and accuse incorrectly while knowing otherwise? Is it ethical to do any of this just in the name of politics? Because others may do so? Should we elect someone who has a "win at any cost" attitude? My answer is no. I wish for a leader who is assured of himself, who is thoughtful and opened minded yet has a core of ethics and values that won't be changed, and at the same time has a realization of human weakness and their inability to always hold this aim true. I want a leader who continues to lead in defeat. Who serves on even after events pass him or her by. Who talks a language of the heart and not in soundbites. Who will speak true and not be afraid that it may bring defeat. For by speaking false just to gain a victory - this person who would be called a leader - has already lost.