And that's not just because he's 6-foot-5, too.
The successful Presidents, both Roosevelts, Reagan, and several in the ninteenth century had all been Governors. The notable exception to this concept is, of course, Jimmy Carter. Although a Governor (GA) he seems to be the single most discreditable President we've ever had. I blame him for the advent of all this Islamic rage. Surely the world would have been a better place had he simply not run, or, better yet, lost.