What it Takes to Be President

Who would make a better president—a man with more than 30 years of experience in Congress or one with about six? By Heather Whipps, LiveScience Who would make a better president—a man with more than 30 years of experience in Congress or one with about six? If you chose the former, congratulations: You've elected James Buchanan, one of the least popular presidents in U.S. history, over Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fan-favorite Abraham Lincoln also had little political experience before running for president, failing both as a businessman and a farmer, but George Washington had plenty. So what kind of qualifications make for a successful POTUS, or president of the United States? On Nov. 4, Americans will vote to select their 44th president. The two candidates, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, are both current U.S.... [read full story]