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Originally Posted by Antitrust32
I think its funny that Palin has more executive experience than the other 3 guys in the election.
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What do President's really do in office?
1. They appoint Supreme Court Justices that can be confirmed. To me the single most important thing that a President does and that affects our daily lives. Not sure how being a Senator instead of a Guv makes a difference here.
2) They are at the mercy of Congress. If they have the majority, they get legislation passed and their policies enacted. If not, it's all negotiation on bills, which both a Senator and Gov have equal experience doing.
3) They surround themselves with a strong Cabinet and experienced advisors. I'm not sure at this point, either Senator running for President is lacking in those skills.
4) They are the point person for foreign policy decisions. I think Senators have much more foreign policy experience and, in many cases, direct contact through committees. Governors rarely have to deal in this arena.
5) They are the face of America during a crisis. You can make the case that a Governor may have had more experience dealing with crisises at the State Level, but do you really think O'Bama or McCain would lack in this area, especially compared to Carol Brady?
There must be the perception that Governor's can "govern" better than a Senator because they usually win elections, but whether it's Dem or Repub, the last thing I'm concerned with is that point.