Stunning fact I was reminded of today on radio: last President from Congress was Kennedy.

[Clarkie1]

And before that Harrison...over 100 years ago. It's quite remarkable.

So beside Vilsack and Richardson, who are the Dem governors who might be in the running. I know it's very soon still, but it makes me wonder.

[sendero]

1. I mention this every chance I get...

... folks don't want to elect "washington insiders" for president. And that is not likely to change now, when the approval rates for "washington politics" is at an all time low.

[PsN2Wind]

2. Few people more the "washington insider"

than Bush the Elder. Like Yogi said "you can look it up"!!!

[childslibrarian]

3. I sure wish

Rendell could run, he is a talented politician.

[Clarkie1]

4. Tell me more about Rendell. I know he trounced Lynn Swan in PA. nt

[PsN2Wind]

5. Well Swannie was good on the out patterns

but afraid to go over the middle.

[Clarkie1]

7. LOL. Good one! nt

[rep the dems]

6. I had the pleasure of seeing Rendell speak at a rally in

Bucks County with Casey and Murphy (who also kicked ass) and shaking his hand afterwards. He is a great speaker and an experienced politician who can certainly carry PA. I would love to see him run for Pres or Vice Pres.

[Clarkie1]

8. Sounds like a great Democrat to have on our side. nt

[Odin2005]

9. People like to elect governors to the White House

[DuaneBidoux]

10. The stats are stunning: want to win President? DON'T nominate a Congressman.

[featherman]

11. Do not nominate a Senator especially. They always have records that

can be shown to "have voted for it before they voted against it". Aside from all else this is a big reason not to promote Sen. Clinton's candidacy. Senator's DO NOT win (except the remarkable John F. Kennedy).

Gotta go with a Governor or a private citizen like Gore (long removed from Senate) or Clark.

Let the GOP nominate Sen. McCain...please, please. I can't imagine a bigger target with a longer, more easily exploited public record of hypocrisy and "flip flopping".