For 16 years, he led the NAACP with a strong hand and a nimble mind.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

These include not only the perseverance that kept him tramping through the slough of despond when others might have given up, but also a nimble and well-stocked mind, an approachable manner on the stump and the big prize that eludes Mr Romney a palpable sincerity.

ECONOMIST: Lexington

Written with the budget cuts of FY 2013 in mind (though not sequestration), the guide lays out a framework for a leaner and more nimble military.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy