[T. P. Pole]

When it comes time to talk about presidents, one thing needs to be kept in mind - there appears to be a strong correlation between the person eventually elected and executive experience. Going way back the president was either a governor or a vice-president.

Therefore, when I make my short list, I exclusively look at those ranks.

Nothing against Pence. He sounds like the right kind of guy. Maybe he should consider running for governor and proving he can lead in that role.

[jla]

Going way back the president was either a governor or a vice-president.

Except of course Washington, Madison, Monroe, JQ Adams, Ol' Hickory, Taft, Taylor, Buchanan, Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Harding, Hoover, Truman, Ike, and JFK.