Yes I do think they should have some experience working the political angle. I think my young friend should try his hand at local politics, maybe on the city board. If he still has some hair left, maybe try for mayor. If he has the majority of the people upset with him, then he should try for state rep. If he has both parties upset with him, then I say he should try for Governor. Do his term then go for congress. If both parties are upset because he refuses to grow the size of Government and pushes for them to get the Governments own house in order then I say he try for senate. If he has learned anything along the way about our constitution and what the purpose for Government truely is, then I think he should run for President.