Didn’t Petraeus describe himself as a ‘Rockefeller Republican’ or something similar?
There’s nothing in a military man resume suggestive of small-government instincts.
I recently read the new biography of Eisenhower by Jean Edward Smith. I think the experience of being a general in the U.S. military lends itself well to the presidency. Especially in Petraeus' case, as like Eisenhower, he had to manage a coalition of allies during a period of war, not to mention all the internal politics of being that high up the command structure. Leadership, ability to delegate and to choose the right people that can get the job done are all abilities we desperately need in the White House right now.
Presidents and Vice Presidents do not spend the people’s money — Congress does. This is why I would prefer that Ryan stay in the House and eventually replace Boehner.
The world began to tip over when Pelosi and Reid assumed control of Congress and Bush failed to veto everything they did.