Garfield went from the House to the Presidency. It may be voted in a district, but being a Congressman and having been the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, etc. has put him into national policy. He has plenty of experience and I think it's ridiculous. Lincoln was also only a Congressman.
I realize, from your sig line, that you support Hunter. I have no problem with that nor do I write him off because of it. I was considering the office of the presidency since FDR, which I believe better represents the current aspects of the politics, the office and the parties, etc. My comment is not about Hunter but any representative in general.