So what makes a good Presidential Candidate?
Good question Don, and had to think on that some on how to answer. Sort of like art, I know what I like. Probably easier to answer by stating how I viewed former presidents. So, to the question does the person seem presidential:

Carter: No
Reagan: Yes (though not as much second term once he started losing it)
Bush I: border line
Clinton: Yes, though second term problems put him borderline
Bush II: No

I like psprowler's comment "Intelligence is a tad overrated. Give me work ethic, problem solving skills, a high moral savings account balance, and the ability to relate/converse with people any day.

I don't want a retard in office, but just because they might understand quantum physics doesn't mean jack." His list is good too, I can agree with the comments he made there.

Andrew