Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 02, 2015
August 01, 2015
August 03, 2015
Transcript:
Moderator: The next question is directed to the three amateurs... a failed executive, a retired neurosurgeon, and a celebrity clown, none of whom has ever served a day in elective office. What makes any of you think you're remotely qualified to be a leader of the free world? Ms. Fiorina? Carly Fiorina: How hard could the job be? George W. Bush did it for eight years! Moderator: Dr. Carson? Ben Carson: I agree. It's not exactly brain surgery. Moderator: Mr. Clown? Why should voters... Donald Trump: Three words: supermodel first lady!
The greatest president in this country’s history, Abraham Lincoln, had only served one term in the House of Representatives before becoming president. His predecessor, James Buchanan, who is ranked as one of the worst presidents, had served as a U.S. Senator, Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and Secretary of State.