<p>Presidential campaigns often seem like popularity contests&mdash;and that needs to change.</p><p>While some savvy American voters are becoming more reflective about the need to carefully pick presidents that hasn&rsquo;t stopped the system from being eroded by special interests that endanger our liberty and freedom.</p><p>The authors propose a disciplined approach for evaluating a candidate&rsquo;s resume. In developing such a process they share the resumes of the former U.S. presidents as well as a scoring method that can be used to compare them and prospective candidates.</p><p>By examining the credentials and performance of past presidents and using techniques employed by Fortune 500 companies to create a knowledge skill experience and proficiency profile we can make significant headway in selecting the best candidates.</p><p>Anyone can aspire to become president but that doesn&rsquo;t mean we should elect our neighbor. Find out how to evaluate who is most qualified for the job in How to Select an American President.</p>