Conservative Activists Uncertain About 2012 GOP Field

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Platapus

IIn the past 25+ years we seen to have a bunch of newbees running for president. POTUS is not an entry level job, nor is being able to make deals with your and the other political party.

Really?

Carter

Two terms as Georgia State Senator and one as Governor.

Reagan

Two terms as Governor of California.

Bush I

Two term Congressman, two term Vice President, Director of the CIA.

Clinton

Arkansas Attorney General. Four-term Governor. Chairman of the National Governors Association.

Bush II

Two terms as Governor of Texas.

Obama

Well, you have me there.

Even though he did not turn out that swell, I liked Nixon. He was a powerful supporter of the GOP for 20+ years. He was a name people knew about way before the nomination. He had history that went beyond last weeks poll.

As did Johnson. But Eisenhower? None.

Abe Lincoln? None.

George Washington? Several years in the Virginia State Legislature, but no real political experience.

Experience is usually a good thing, but it's possible for a lifetime politician to have a lifetime's experience screwing people. I don't put much stock in it.