Does the most qualified person ever run for office?

Question

Do you think the most intelligent and qualified person ever runs for political office, regardless of party affiliation or office they would be running for?

Answer 1

You have the crux of the problem right there.  After people are found to agree on who and why.  let's consider drafting  qualified people.

Answer 2

The smartest people avoid the Beltway.

Answer 3

If the most intelliegent people ran for office Stephen Hawkins would be President

McCain For President

Answer 4

I'm sure there have been a few cases of that occurring, but, sadly, it probably doesn't happen often.

I forget who said it, but I read a quote once to the effect that any person who wants to be President shouldn't be allowed to run.