Conventional wisdom says that to win an election, you need to play to your constituencies' basest, most divisive instincts. But as a candidate for mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, G.T. Bynum decided to skip the smear campaigns, tell voters what he wanted to accomplish and give them ways to measure his success -- and it led him to win the election. In a hopeful, funny talk, Bynum shares how he's tackling his city's most pressing issues and says that we need to set aside philosophical disagreements and focus on the aspirations that unite us.

G.T. Bynum: A Republican mayor's plan to replace partisanship with policy

A Republican mayor's plan to replace partisanship with policy

In a divisive political climate, Tulsa's Mayor won by focusing on unity and data-driven goals, proving partisanship can be overcome.

Applying Mitch Daniels' PART tool concept, Tulsa emphasizes measurable success in programs, showcasing a bipartisan approach to governance.

Rejecting smear tactics, a mayor in Tulsa triumphs by prioritizing data-driven goals over partisan politics, uniting diverse voters.