Post-Election Thought: Democrats should have picked someone from business
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with George W. Bush the Democrats managed to lose the 2004 election. The U.S. has a population growth rate of 0.92% (source: CIA Factbook) and our population is forecast to reach 450 million by mid-century. Thus economic (GDP) growth and job creation are essential if Americans are to enjoy a constant or rising standard of living. Bush and Cheney weren’t our most successful business managers but they at least did work in the business world, attempting to produce economic growth and jobs. The Democrats picked challengers who spent their entire lives working for the government or suing medical doctors for causing cerebral palsy. These are activities that may redistribute the pie but won’t grow it. Edwards might have been a particular weakness on this score because of the studies showing that lawyers reduce GDP.
Does anyone know of a governor or national Democratic politician who previously had a successful career in business?
