Good riddance Schultz. Now will Trump be the next billionaire to go?

[kurtcagle]

2. I like Inslee

and was sad to see him end his campaign, though I thought when he threw his hat in the ring that it was a long-shot. I still expect him to be nominated for a cabinet position if the Dems win.

As to the broader issues - CEOs have generally made for poor presidents. They tend to be more autocratic than is healthy, see the world primarily from the perspective of Wall Street and typically don't have the skills that come with managing multiple political interests that are outside of their control. Truman and Harding both come to mind.

I don't think Shultz would have been a bad president, but I do suspect he'd do better with a stint or two as a governor or senator first.

Also, let's be honest - even before Citizens United, being wealthy was pretty much a prerequisite for higher political office. There are exceptions, but they are rare.