[AVNevis]

"There's no rule that says that. As a practical matter that may be true for most people, but he's had national exposure. And as for experience, he's proved himself capable of dealing with people he disagrees with without compromising his principles."

True, but I think that most voters want a level of experience in their Commander in Chief beyond that of a State Senator.

[inquest]

True, but I think that most voters want a level of experience in their Commander in Chief beyond that of a State Senator.

GWB didn't have very much experience at being anything like a Commander in Chief prior to becoming Commander in Chief. Ditto for Reagan. Governor certainly doesn't prepare you for that job any more than state senator does. It's not like governors have to command armies for sustained conflicts, and deal with deaths under their command and things like that.

What's mostly needed for the job is level-headedness, the ability to handle pressure, and the ability to be effective in getting your ideas across in the political arena. Everything I've heard about McClintock suggests that he's got those qualifications. If he does, that'll come across to the voters.