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Why do people keep putting forth Meg Whitman for a possible presidential run? Obviously, even a baboon would be better and more consistent than the current POTU
by JBlue42 9y ago
Why do people keep putting forth Meg Whitman for a possible presidential run? Obviously, even a baboon would be better and more consistent than the current POTUS but HP has such a terrible reputation and seems like it's always in crisis mode, laying people off, etc. not to mention they can't even keep a support page up. I guess she's making money for someone and those folks would like to see her in office but maybe we should stop thinking that CEOs are qualified to run the country.
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- akhilcacharya 9y ago....they..don't? Are you confusing her for Carly Fiorina?
- JBlue42 9y agoNo. She's CEO at HP and, at least in LA, I've heard rumbles of people talking about her for a possible run. There's even an article today from Forbes: http://fortune.com/2017/09/22/hp-hpe-meg-whitman/ http://fortune.com/2017/09/22/hp-hpe-meg-whitman/ She tried to be governor and I think ever since a few people have put her on a short list. At the end of that article, she seems to be portrayed as uninterested in the proposition.
- akhilcacharya 9y agoThere is zero path for that after both endorsing Romney and Clinton.
- zghst 9y agoWell unlike corporations, governments have completely different pressures than the market. Being president is much different than a track record of strong corporate performance. Since the US is an oligarchy, its about being well connected, the ability to source and channel political talent, and represent the voices of the elites.
- JBlue42 9y agoSad but good point.