Re: Bush-Rice 2004 ?
Don't forget, there have been several presidents who never stood for elected office before winning the top spot. Off hand, this applies to Washington, Andrew Jackson, US Grant, and Eisenhower. I'll bet there were others that just don't come to mind. Lincoln had only served a single term in the House before winning the presidency. I wouldn't be surprised if several VPs over the years had little political experience.
