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>>Ronald Reagan had no Washington experience whatsoever. He was head of the Screen Actors Guild with NO political standing until he gave a great speech supporting B. Goldwater. Then he became Governor of California.

I guess using your criteria, Reagan wouldn't get your vote for the Republican nomination. Ford, Rockefeller and GHW Bush would all be better nominees because they have Washington experience, right?<<

I didn't say that. I merely pointed out his minimal Washington experience - that's not the only criteria of course. As mayor he is a chief executive type - like Governor Reagan. Chief executive experience is important too - one reason governors are elected President more often than Senators.

BTW, GHW Bush41 did a good job. With an unexpected war you have a choice between raising taxes and running a large deficit. Since Reagan, his predecessor had run the largest deficit in history Bush41 did the economically correct thing.

He ran the gulf war as well as any war in history and kept good foreign relations. I'd vote for him now if he was younger.

You make an excellent point about Chief Executive type.

GWB actually was a private sector CEO before he was Governor. Most Presidents lately have been former Governors or at least ran an organization (GHWB - CIA) before they became President.

Senators, on the other hand, only run their mouths. Other than the Leaders of the Senate, leadership is not needed in the Senate -- in fact, being a narcissistic jackass is what defines most Senators on BOTH sides of the Aisle (Kerry, Kennedy, Biden, Cryin'vich, Stevens, etc).

Yet another reason why someone like George Allen is not a realistic option IMHO. If he wants to be President, then become Governor first and prove you can run something.