Being governor of a state, especially a state with a very large economy that spans most sectors, a large and diverse population, and a very diverse geography gives direct experience in a large fraction of what a President does. All that is really missing is commanding a military and making agreements with foreign governments.
Being a businessman doesn't give anywhere near that level of relevant experience.
> Being governor of a state, especially a state with a very large economy that spans most sectors, a large and diverse population, and a very diverse geography gives direct experience in a large fraction of what a President does. All that is really missing is commanding a military and making agreements with foreign governments.
Well, except that governors make agreements with foreign governments [0] and command militaries [1].
So is there no businessman whom you would consider suitable for President of the USA?
And would _any_ past governor of California be a good candidate for President of the USA?
What states would you consider suitable training-grounds for governors who wish to transition to POTUS?
Is there _any_ job, civilian or military, other than state governor, that you would consider as suitable preparation for POTUS?
As a reference point:
"I would rather be governed by the first two thousand people in the Boston telephone directory than by the two thousand people on the faculty of Harvard University."
- William F. Buckley, Jr.
> So is there no businessman whom you would consider suitable for President of the USA?
I did not say or imply that. I think you are inferring a bidirectional implication where none was intended or implied.
A businessman can be a fine President, but the job of businessman (generally) does not provide more Presidential preparation than other jobs. A former stat governor can be a lousy President, but at least being governor will have put them in a job that is very similar to President.
Wait, who's years as a business execute? Trump's? He's more or less a complete failure as a business executive in any measurable or perceivable way other than promoting the Trump brand to gullible people. None of his businesses are a success in any quantifiable way whatsoever. Meanwhile numerous have folded or paid out settlements stemming from fraud or ineptitude.
Further, put aside any of that, he's a complete failure in his current position. Absolutely no leadership skills to speak of. Any policy efforts have been abject failures - Muslim bans defeated twice, gave up on making Mexico pay for the wall, or even building most of it at all... not to mention the AHCA was an embarrassment far beyond what I could've ever imagined (I mean, come on, we all thought the ACA would be repealed two months ago, given the GOP control of all the decision making bodies).
I hope I misunderstood and you were referring to Reagan, otherwise, I'm pretty confused as to why you think any of Trump's past work has been admirable or would've hinted at him being an effective President (which he certainly isn't).
They are highly relevant (positively or negatively) in assessing his suitability to lead a business with similar salient features to those common to the ones he's led in the past.
Beyond that, they are of only modest relevance at best.
