Rep. McCarthy: You Should Be a Governor Before Being President
Would disqualify Obama
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) asserted Thursday that no one should become president without first serving as a governor.
McCarthy directed his attack at President Obama. He said the president is unwilling to negotiate with Republicans — a skill, McCarthy said, he could have been acquired while running a state.
"I'm a firm believer that I don't think anyone should become president if they haven't been a governor first," he said on MSNBC's "The Daily Rundown."
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Not only disqualifying Obama, but qualifying Jesse Ventura!
Show your long form governor certificate.