Gen. David Petraeus

[El Kabong]

Given his military successes and ability to handle tough situations, should he be considered for President (in the future of course) and if he does what do you guys think he could offer this country?

Just a thought....your opinions?

[Master]

Is he republican, Democrat or independent, the latter would be refreshing but doubt he would get in.

[El Kabong]

Is he republican, Democrat or independent, the latter would be refreshing but doubt he would get in.

He's "nonpolitical" which I think is quite refreshing...although to be a successful soldier statesman you've got to have a little political IQ to you

[CFH]

I think it is impossible to say until he know more about him. It seems that, in America at least, military leaders have a hard time when they try to run for President.

[El Kabong]

I think it is impossible to say until he know more about him. It seems that, in America at least, military leaders have a hard time when they try to run for President.

Recently perhaps what with McCain, Dole, etc. But historically they've been gang busters! Eisenhower, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK, Truman, and so on and so forth.

I think Petraeus would be someone that could bring the country together.....bar the far left anti-War at all cost nutjobs.

[CFH]

I think it is impossible to say until he know more about him. It seems that, in America at least, military leaders have a hard time when they try to run for President.

Recently perhaps what with McCain, Dole, etc. But historically they've been gang busters! Eisenhower, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK, Truman, and so on and so forth.

I think Petraeus would be someone that could bring the country together.....bar the far left anti-War at all cost nutjobs.

I was meaning recently, yeah (as in the last 100 years or so). Even so, out of those guys, only one was a general (I think) and he has just helped win the largest war in history. There doesn't seem to be a bias against those who have served, but it seems difficult for those in the highest levels of command to make the transition to public life.

I don't think my political leaning would allow me to support an ex-general in an election as most of them, to generalize, seem to be on the 'right' side of the political spectrum.