>>But we need to apply the same judgment to candidate's other experiences. Serving in Congress, as we know, doesn't in and of itself, qualify one to be President. It's what you do there that matters. Ditto for experiences outside of government.
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>>Tamar
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>I agree. It is Obama's less than stellar voting record and actions and length of time as at the U.S. level that have me concerned (well that and his tax proposals). At least with McCain you can go by his record as a Senator and more or less 'guess at' his position on issues - it is a long one.

Well, in 2000, you had a pretty good idea where McCain stood on the issues. This year, not so much.

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>Still, neither have the leadership experience that Guiliani did - and yet Guiliani had his own faults...

Yeah, his lack of judgment and his personal behavior.

Tamar