[colorado tanker]

I think Clark is long on book smarts and short on common sense. I think history has taught that we don't need a policy wonk as President - you can hire wonks by the thousands. We need someone with good values and good instincts, someone to set the right course.

My own rule of thumb is I won't vote for a candidate who has not served in statewide office - Governor or Senator. I want to be sure of their political philosophy and see how they react in the hot seat. Think if that nutburger Perot had been elected. Ike was unique in that for four years he had functioned as a near equal to heads of state in very difficult circumstances and performed excellently. Clark has not done that and is no Ike. It would be a huge mistake to put someone untested in the White House.

[SAMWolf]

I think Clark is long on book smarts and short on common sense.

Those were the words I was looking for when I answered before about Clark being considered brilliant by some.

My own rule of thumb is I won't vote for a candidate who has not served in statewide office - Governor or Senator.

Good rule.