I think it takes more than a political background. I’d say 95% or more of our politicians would be way in over their heads in the White House as it relates to the economy and what to do.
A guy who has had to deal with government red tape, the games that have to be played make deals, and would be willing to stop a lot of that because of it’s negative impact on the nation, would probably be the best man.
He knows how to leverage. He knows what it takes to affect the bottom line.
You wouldn’t have to explain it to him that employing people increases the government coffers, and helps to right the ship of state right away.
He would immediately be geared to cutting costs and reducing the national debt.
He’s grown up having to meet a payroll, and thinking in terms of profit/loss for his own life.
The politician types only know that from a theoretical position. They don’t know all the ins and outs no matter how well meaning they are.