Usually they have some combination of law practice and/or past governing experience. Most presidential candidates were previously either in Congress or were a g

Usually they have some combination of law practice and/or past governing experience. Most presidential candidates were previously either in Congress or were a governor. Donald Trump being the obvious exception (and we've seen how his erratic and irrational policies have been going, with even members of his own party publicly balking at them). Here's hoping he isn't the start of a trend.