[You Dirty Rats]

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.

[gondramB]

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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.<<

Yep, what we need is a conservative Republican governor , preferably from a big state - the best would be a big purple state.

[Beagle8U]

"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."

If you have ever had any creditability in a political debate, it is now gone with that silly statement.

[Politicalmom]

You are arguing against someone without even knowing that he WAS governor?