Duncan needs to get elected Governor someplace and serve a term, to have credibility as an executive. By 2012, Palin and Jindal will have a full term as gov under their respective belts. What other good conservative Republican governors do we have?
I politely disagree. He just has to get a following of people who agree with him on the core issues.
What kind of executive experience did Obama have?
What U.S. state did Obama govern before he was elected POTUS?
Besides, if Hunter served out one full term as Governor, he'd be at least 65 years old (likely closer to 70) before he'd be able to run for President.
Not a good strategy, IMO.
The time is now.
It sure won't be in California, his home state.