*Sufficient Political Experience: Vice President, State Governor, Senator, or Congressman.
Being the President of the United States of America is a political role. The man (or woman) running the country from the Oval Office must be able to negotiate with other US politicians, such as those in the US Senate and House of Representatives. Most importantly, they must have adequate negotiation skills with international diplomats and foreign leaders. The President of the Land of the Free must be able to compromise, and not just convict. They must be able to advance America internationally, by maintaining and strengthening international relations. Knowledge of -- and more importantly -- experience in stressful situations regarding foreign countries is necessary to progress the country.