Foreign policy
“When was it in the past decade..or pick someone, whenever you have admired. And I mean actions over talk. “
Gen David Petraeus...
The GOP nominated McCain, who has extensive foreign policy experience despite his other faults. If you are willing to go back further in GOP history then I can add that Reagan, HW Bush and Dole also developed a thorough understanding of foreign affairs before they ran for president and we can say the same for other Republicans, such as Nixon, Goldwater and Eisenhower.
Reagan was a given for his time. Admired by many. Russians live in my area and loved the guy, that's why they came here (with their own security) and are Republicans. But these are different times with different enemies. I don't really know whom I would pick. I admire many in various Departments of Govt like Petraeus... --but would they be really successful in overall foreign affairs? Tough job if "you are not like them".
Good question for debate.
Thanx