Being governor of a state, especially a state with a very large economy that spans most sectors, a large and diverse population, and a very diverse geography gives direct experience in a large fraction of what a President does. All that is really missing is commanding a military and making agreements with foreign governments.
Being a businessman doesn't give anywhere near that level of relevant experience.
> Being governor of a state, especially a state with a very large economy that spans most sectors, a large and diverse population, and a very diverse geography gives direct experience in a large fraction of what a President does. All that is really missing is commanding a military and making agreements with foreign governments.
Well, except that governors make agreements with foreign governments [0] and command militaries [1].
So is there no businessman whom you would consider suitable for President of the USA?
And would _any_ past governor of California be a good candidate for President of the USA?
What states would you consider suitable training-grounds for governors who wish to transition to POTUS?
Is there _any_ job, civilian or military, other than state governor, that you would consider as suitable preparation for POTUS?
As a reference point:
"I would rather be governed by the first two thousand people in the Boston telephone directory than by the two thousand people on the faculty of Harvard University."
- William F. Buckley, Jr.
> So is there no businessman whom you would consider suitable for President of the USA?
I did not say or imply that. I think you are inferring a bidirectional implication where none was intended or implied.
A businessman can be a fine President, but the job of businessman (generally) does not provide more Presidential preparation than other jobs. A former stat governor can be a lousy President, but at least being governor will have put them in a job that is very similar to President.
Being a businessman doesn't give anywhere near that level of relevant experience.