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Jack
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what, how and why can i be successfull in becoming a president of united state?
what,how and why canl i be successfull in becoming a president of united state?
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Ryan Pfeiffer, MA
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Hello Jack. The three requirements to become president are that you be a naturally born American citizen, have lived in the United States for 14-years, and that you be at least 35-years old.
Beyond that, there is no set path. Most Presidents have graduated from law school, though I believe few were ever actually practicing attorney's. Since networking and political influence are a huge part of politics, it probably also helps to attend an "Ivy League" school (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.). If law doesn't interest you, you might still find success in another profession like graduating business school or medical school. There has never really been a blue-collar president, so being a firefighter or something like that is probably not a great path to take if you want to be president. That said, some presidents served in the military when they were younger, and that tends to be viewed positively by most citizens. Especially if you don't have the means to pay for an Ivy League education, you might try to become a military officer first. The military can help pay for you to go through law school, medical school, or get another degree.
I hope that helps. Good luck. Continue to dream big! Make sure that when you become president you are a fair and ethical leader that represents the people that elected you.
Beyond that, there is no set path. Most Presidents have graduated from law school, though I believe few were ever actually practicing attorney's. Since networking and political influence are a huge part of politics, it probably also helps to attend an "Ivy League" school (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.). If law doesn't interest you, you might still find success in another profession like graduating business school or medical school. There has never really been a blue-collar president, so being a firefighter or something like that is probably not a great path to take if you want to be president. That said, some presidents served in the military when they were younger, and that tends to be viewed positively by most citizens. Especially if you don't have the means to pay for an Ivy League education, you might try to become a military officer first. The military can help pay for you to go through law school, medical school, or get another degree.
I hope that helps. Good luck. Continue to dream big! Make sure that when you become president you are a fair and ethical leader that represents the people that elected you.
Jerry Tingstad
Professor/middle school teacher/48 years
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First start with Ryan's answer.
Then:
1. Get yourself a college/university degree. Only one president didn't go to college. Know who that is? If not..
2. Start reading up on past presidents. Not just the greats and near greats. Don't forget the below average. In the end, they all made it to the presidency.
3. Start reading the political news. As in read, not watch. There are newspapers in your area that offer on-line additions at next to now cost for students. Get in a routine reading the news every day. Once you're into it (if you're not already) it takes no time at all to keep up.
4. You live in a good political area. Do some volunteer work. Even now, just after an election. They'll take you. You'll be a gofer and an envelope stuffer. But once you establish yourself, you will work your way up. If you're enthused enough. Then will come the campaigning.
5. A normal route to the presidency for many is to run for a local office and work your way up. And take on issues that voters are interested in. As in VERY. This will help get your name around. Ideally, you will run for the House of Representatives or the United States Senate. In your state it probably would be easier to run for the House.
6. You also live in a very good state to run for the presidency. It has the largest electoral vote and if you're running from it you should win it. Provided you are a member of the "right" party.
7. Then you have to capture the "large-doubtful" states. Those plus the states that normally vote for your party need to add up to at least 270 electoral votes.
8. And don't forget! If you win your party's nomination you will pick the VP candidate. Hopefully from a state you need to win. And it should be a balance. The person should not be just like you.
It's a lot of work. and a lot of luck. And it's a lot of having the correct mental attitude re the "political climate" at the time.
This may all seem like a heck of a lot of work and time. But if that's what your want as your goal, you'll get used to it. But, in my opinion, if will all fall apart if you don't also enjoy it.
Then:
1. Get yourself a college/university degree. Only one president didn't go to college. Know who that is? If not..
2. Start reading up on past presidents. Not just the greats and near greats. Don't forget the below average. In the end, they all made it to the presidency.
3. Start reading the political news. As in read, not watch. There are newspapers in your area that offer on-line additions at next to now cost for students. Get in a routine reading the news every day. Once you're into it (if you're not already) it takes no time at all to keep up.
4. You live in a good political area. Do some volunteer work. Even now, just after an election. They'll take you. You'll be a gofer and an envelope stuffer. But once you establish yourself, you will work your way up. If you're enthused enough. Then will come the campaigning.
5. A normal route to the presidency for many is to run for a local office and work your way up. And take on issues that voters are interested in. As in VERY. This will help get your name around. Ideally, you will run for the House of Representatives or the United States Senate. In your state it probably would be easier to run for the House.
6. You also live in a very good state to run for the presidency. It has the largest electoral vote and if you're running from it you should win it. Provided you are a member of the "right" party.
7. Then you have to capture the "large-doubtful" states. Those plus the states that normally vote for your party need to add up to at least 270 electoral votes.
8. And don't forget! If you win your party's nomination you will pick the VP candidate. Hopefully from a state you need to win. And it should be a balance. The person should not be just like you.
It's a lot of work. and a lot of luck. And it's a lot of having the correct mental attitude re the "political climate" at the time.
This may all seem like a heck of a lot of work and time. But if that's what your want as your goal, you'll get used to it. But, in my opinion, if will all fall apart if you don't also enjoy it.