As far as I know, the only executive experience that is noted in Barack Obama's bio is his stint as editor of the Harvard Law Review.
For many this is a cause for concern if not outright opposition, and I understand this. But for me, more important than experience is the right judgment, vision, character and temperament which I happen to believe Obama has more than the other candidates.
This interesting piece by a conservative who knew Barack when at Harvard reaffirmed my belief in him as a leader:
The writer, who says even then he was solidly liberal and she solidly conservative, lists five things that impressed her about him. I won't list them all but here are some snippets.
He’s intelligent. Clearly, his achievements reveal that Barack Obama possesses intellectual credentials that would impress even the snootiest resume snob. But (perhaps more importantly) he also possesses street smarts. As Hillary Clinton can testify, he knows how to throw a punch as well as how to take one. He is able to size up people accurately. What’s more, he respects "real world" intelligence, a quality that’s all-too-rare among those with stellar academic records – but one that’s vital to someone in public life who must rely on the assistance of an extensive staff.
Some here might not want Democrats to listen to Republicans the way that they have shut Democrats out of the process when in power under W., but in his stint with the Review Barack apparently did show a way to stay true to his Democratic beliefs without making Republican enemies.
He listens. Certainly, Barack is a liberal’s liberal, and his leadership of The Harvard Law Review in many ways reflected that fact. But unlike many of his left-wing compatriots, he treated his ideological adversaries with respect on a personal level. Indeed, he always offered the small conservative contingent on the Review a hearing, even though his decision-making consistently showed that he hadn’t ultimately been influenced by their arguments.
What do you guys think?