There is not an unambiguously successful governor in the carload. The ones with executive experience are Republicans (Romney and Guiliani), and either of them would be a shoo-in on the other party’s ticket. As Democrats, they’d have gravitas big time. As Republicans, they have “issues.” Minor stuff like abortion, gun control . . .
Great analysis but I must disagree with your first statement. Think Duncan Hunter.
Hunter has it in spades. Not to mention he does not have an apeeasing, politically correct bone in his body.
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