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yes, he seems like a great businessman, but what does that have to do with politics? Business experience has no bearing on political office. Being a CEO is nothing like being a president. As a CEO your decision is final and the board of directors are your friends as a president your decision is tentative and half the Senate and House hate you.
I'd rather have a seasoned busiess man who actually knows how to successfully run organization than just another souless politician with "political experience". Than again, I'd really prefer a successful businessman who is also an achieved academic.

See Michigan's new governor as an example:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Snyder