The President: Public Expectations
1. Geography (Electoral College)C2004-2012: California 55/Texas 34/New York 31
2. Age (Harrison 67; Reagan 69/70)
3. Education
College
Law School (2/3)
4. Government experience
Governor
U.S. Senator
Vice President
5. Appearance (for television)
6. Physical stamina
7. Family background
8. Race
9. Gender
10. Ancestry (80%+ English)
11. Religion
Election of 1928
Election of 1960
12. Party status
Exceptions
Generals
Herbert Hoover (Engineer)
Wendell Wilkie (D/businessman)