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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.

[AVNevis]

"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."

True. However, you have to have at least a somewhat high level position in order to run for president with any chance whatsoever.

Contributors and pundits would laugh at McClintock. He wouldn't be able to get his message out.

And he needs to prove to me that he is strong on defense. He has yet to say anything on the subject. Although he did begin his political career by starting a club at his high school to support the Vietnam War.