Of course EXPERIENCE counts but that's not the only requirement.

I can tell you Obama's "presence of mind" will help him in his presidency. It's not that the president alone is going to make decisions. What is more important is the President's ability to  foster the good ideas.

Mr. Bush Jr. has seven years of experience as the president, 5 yrs as Governer of Florida and 4 years as  'First son" . I am sure  he would make a good president for another four years if he is allowd.