Ok what president did win on his experience and specific plans? I am not being petulant. I would really like your perception on this subject.
two recent examples...
Clinton -
former lawyer
former Attorney General of Arkansas
former Governer of Arkansas.
ran on his moderate, "New Democrat" record as governor of Arkansas
ran on his plans and criticism's of Bush Sr.'s economic failures.
Reagan -
active (albeit limited due to his vision) military from 1937-1945
president of the screen actors guild and spokesman for GE
launced his political career with the Barry Goldwater campaign
former Governor of California.
ran on his belief in lower taxes, strong military, and less government intrusion in people's lives.
Obama -
Community organizer in Chicago.
unremarkable Illinois State Senator
Few had ever heard of him prior to his presidential campaign.
Ran on a hollow promise of hope. And won. It really astounds me.
Whoever ran Obama's campaign really knew what they were doing... Make Obama a rock star, sell him like you would sell Pepsi with hollow commercials about how refreshing he is, and don't say too much about anything with any substance. And run a worn out re-treaded fall guy as the republican opponent. Brilliant.