Clinton Speaks about Bush-

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's all semantics. If they are running for office, they're politicians. And, to be honest, I prefer someone with political experience in higher office. Getting things done in that environment is a skill that must be learned. Someone with no experience may have great intentions, but if they don't know the system, they aren't going to accomplish squat.

The key for me is to find someone who knows the system, and is willing to use the system constructively rather than to advance personal interests and do favors for their cronies. Or at least, keep that to a minimum (I'm not holding my breath for perfection).