[Huck]

Check out this list

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Presidents_by_college_education

It’s pretty much failsafe that Ivy League=bad president. Even in the very early years, the worst presidents were ivy leaguers (Adams, Madison).

[Vigilanteman]

I wouldn't consider either Madison or Adams bad presidents. For that era, though they weren't necessarily standouts among the great presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Monroe).

But your theory sure holds once college-educated presidents became the norm.

I get a particular chuckle over Columbia-- BO was the only one to finish; even the two Roosevelts had the sense to withdraw from that den of pinheads!

[Vigilanteman]

Also interesting: Grover Cleveland was the last president not to graduate from college. He was also the last great president who was a Democrat.

Go figure!