1.0 link 124643 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/howard-schweber/representation-jefferson_b_124643.html The constant discussion of experience and qualifications -- does Governor Palin have "foreign policy experience"? Does Obama have "executive" or "leadership experience" -- is miscast. The question is not what experiences a candidate has, it is what elements of character and competence s/he can demonstrate as a result of that experience. Fred Thompson (of all people?) got it right when he said "being a POW is not a qualification for president, but it shows you something about character." So the...

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