This is the reason why a lot of countries will elect the mayor or governor of some part of the country. Having successfully administered a smaller part of the c

This is the reason why a lot of countries will elect the mayor or governor of some part of the country. Having successfully administered a smaller part of the country is probably the best predictor we have for being able to administer a larger part. Private sector experience can sometimes translate well, I've seen it in my country in a few places.