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He already had executive branch experience from being governor. I would think serving as a governor provides much more experience relative to being President than as a state senator.
JFK was only a senator too you know and he turned out to be one of America's most imspiring presidents. He was young and im sure people had their doubts about him too when he was running for president. He didnt govern anything.
He already had executive branch experience from being governor. I would think serving as a governor provides much more experience relative to being President than as a state senator.
well, evidently Obama can at least run a successful campaign. very successful in fact. hillary clinton's campaign, for example, has been a dysfunctional mess. this election was hers to lose - and that's what she did. in fact, she was led into making a lot of bad decisions. she is now 20 million dollars in debt - something that she misled the voters about.
here's the thing. America wants a real change. Washington experience is not what people are looking for. it certainly isnt what i'm looking for. i would sooner fly to a third world country, throw a bag over some Filipino, take the bag off his head when he arrives in the White House and tell him "youre running this now." and i really do think it would run alot smoother than it has for the last decade.
I agree. People are looking more at "life experience" in helping everyday ordinary Americans. Obama has had over 10 years of governement experience but he has had a great deal more of life experience which qaulifies him as being commander in chief. Hes actually sweated for people.
JFK was only a senator too you know and he turned out to be one of America's most imspiring presidents. He was young and im sure people had their doubts about him too when he was running for president. He didnt govern anything.
JFK was a two-term US Senator, he was also a WWII veteran. Obama has not even completed one term in the Senate.
JFK was a two-term US Senator, he was also a WWII veteran. Obama has not even completed one term in the Senate.
So what is your point.....being in the senate for 12 years or over 30 years [McCain] automatically gives you the experience to be a president? What constitute experience for the highest office?
What constitute experience for the highest office?
I would think some time in a national office beyond one term. Or and executive branch office (governor). A high level cabinet position. Foreign policy experience. Some combination of the above. As much as I do not like Obama, I would think he might be a logical choice for vice-president. But to jump to president with his lack of experience is puzzling to me.
I would think some time in a national office beyond one term. Or and executive branch office (governor). A high level cabinet position. Foreign policy experience. Some combination of the above. As much as I do not like Obama, I would think he might be a logical choice for vice-president. But to jump to president with his lack of experience is puzzling to me.
if he's not ready to be president, then why would he be a logical vice president. i'm not assuming that you support hillary clinton for president, but do you consider her experienced enough to be president? if so, on what grounds? how many terms as a senator does she have under her belt? not that experience matters to me. also, John McCains years of experience dont seem to enlighten him to the fact that this country is fundementally headed in the wrong direction - towards becoming a third world country to be specific.
I would think some time in a national office beyond one term. Or and executive branch office (governor). A high level cabinet position. Foreign policy experience. Some combination of the above. As much as I do not like Obama, I would think he might be a logical choice for vice-president. But to jump to president with his lack of experience is puzzling to me.
Hahaha....so being a senator for 20+ years makes you fit to be become a president. Last time i checked, senators collectively make their decision with votes. How does that benefit someone just b/c they have been in the senate for over 20 years. I would take governorship or high level cabinet position over 40 years of senate experience. And McCain's experience is nothing other than extended vacations spent on the senate floor.
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