The Ideal Resume For A Presidential Candidate

[Peregrinator]

Please describe it. What qualifications do you see as the ideal one(s) for a future POTUS? There's always discussion of who's qualified or not qualified. I'd like opinions on what people think make someone superbly qualified for the office.

Fwiw, I agree with Sonny that no one can be truly qualified for the office, but there's a difference between, say, a governor with foreign policy experience and a high school dropout who's worked the same job on an assembly line for three years. What gets someone close in your opinion?

 

[Bert Notorius]

A Governorship would be good for starters, but not Illinois, for obvious reasons.

 

[Wife of Bath]

I'd like to see a strong educational background. Multiple advanced degrees. Experience leading large groups of people well- whether in the private or public sector. Compassion. Humanity.

 

[islandman]

The ability to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences.

 

[Bert Notorius]

A respect for the constitution and the other 2 branches.

 

[Peregrinator]

A Governorship would be good for starters, but not Illinois, for obvious reasons.

That seems obvious, but then we keep hearing about how lousy Carter was. And he with a long military career also.

I'd like to see a strong educational background. Multiple advanced degrees. Experience leading large groups of people well- whether in the private or public sector. Compassion. Humanity.

Most of them seem to have advanced degrees, I think. Compassion and humanity are tough to gauge from a resume, though.

The ability to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences.

What sort of resume entry would indicate this to you?

 

[Peregrinator]

A respect for the constitution and the other 2 branches.

Again, as shown how on the resume?

 

[TexasWife25]

Time in congress
Foreign policy experience would be nice
Record of standing for your beliefs/convictions
Well spoken

 

[Bert Notorius]

Again, as shown how on the resume?

Arial text?

 

[Farrah]

You're looking for specific, concrete background experience?

Like if I think the president should be well-educated, I should specify that a law, political science or economic degree would be helpful?

Just trying to make sure I understand what you're looking for here.

 

[Peregrinator]

Time in congress
Foreign policy experience would be nice
Record of standing for your beliefs/convictions
Well spoken

So, John Kerry?

 

[Peregrinator]

You're looking for specific, concrete background experience?

Like if I think the president should be well-educated, I should specify that a law, political science or economic degree would be helpful?

Just trying to make sure I understand what you're looking for here.

As specific as you can be, or feel like being.

 

[koalabear]

Someone who at least has some business/work experience. If only a kool aid stand.

 

[Farrah]

After watching "Game Change," I'd almost be happy just to know that high-level government candidates have basic knowledge of the economy and US foreign policy.

 

[TexasWife25]

So, John Kerry?

I actually agree with Sonny, theres really no concert things you can do to prepare for becoming POTUS.

I simply want, in general, someone who is intelligent, able to adapt to fast changing situations, and able to keep their cool under pressure. All the other stuff is just icing on the cake.

 

[Peregrinator]

Someone who at least has some business/work experience. If only a kool aid stand.

One of my all-time favorite political bumper stickers said "George Bush couldn't run a laundromat." Seen in a parking lot in Plymouth, NH, in 1987. But I assume you mean work other than, say, academics or social work or non-profits? I'm not sure why people don't see those as relevant. I've worked harder in the social work arena than anywhere else except the military, and I learned a ton about how to run things back then, leadership experience that translated just fine into every other word I worked in.

After watching "Game Change," I'd almost be happy just to know that high-level government candidates have basic knowledge of the economy and US foreign policy.

Those seem to be the two big fields people want expertise in. I wouldn't mind someone with a science or logic background. Maybe engineering and management. Thor for president?

 

[Peregrinator]

I actually agree with Sonny, theres really no concert things you can do to prepare for becoming POTUS.

I simply want, in general, someone who is intelligent, able to adapt to fast changing situations, and able to keep their cool under pressure. All the other stuff is just icing on the cake.

I could get behind that. I guess my next question, then, is where do people typically develop or exhibit those qualities? I've known a lot of ED doctors who would fit the bill.

 

[TexasWife25]

I could get behind that. I guess my next question, then, is where do people typically develop or exhibit those qualities? I've known a lot of ED doctors who would fit the bill.

I will say, one of the upsides of our election process is its ability to highlight weaknesses and short coming in the candidates.

 

[Peregrinator]

I will say, one of the upsides of our election process is its ability to highlight weaknesses and short coming in the candidates.

It's certainly grueling, and they're under one hell of a microscope. The weak or uncertain need not apply.

 

[Byron In Exile]

What qualifications do you see as the ideal one(s) for a future POTUS?

A healthy liver.

 

[koalabear]

One of my all-time favorite political bumper stickers said "George Bush couldn't run a laundromat." Seen in a parking lot in Plymouth, NH, in 1987. But I assume you mean work other than, say, academics or social work or non-profits? I'm not sure why people don't see those as relevant. I've worked harder in the social work arena than anywhere else except the military, and I learned a ton about how to run things back then, leadership experience that translated just fine into every other word I worked in.

You wouldn't be fit for office either.

 

[Peregrinator]

You wouldn't be fit for office either.

Not for POTUS, no. I'm an excellent leader of small teams, though.

 

[koalabear]

Not for POTUS, no. I'm an excellent leader of small teams, though.

Lib circle jerks?

 

[Peregrinator]

Lib circle jerks?

Never tried. I'm pretty sure I could facilitate such a thing, if paid enough.

 

[sufisaint]

Ron Paul...knows politics but definitely not a politician...a straight shooter with principles.