Disney's Bob Iger Seriously Considered Running for President

The speaker discusses the idea of leaving Disney to run for president, inspired by the notion of a businessman leading the country. They considered this both before and after the 2016 election, especially after Donald Trump's victory. Despite doing research on the feasibility, the speaker realized the challenges a businessman might face in securing a Democratic nomination, leading to doubts about pursuing the candidacy.

What was the initial reaction to the idea of a businessman running for President of the United States?

• It was considered a common occurrence.

• It was immediately dismissed.

• It was widely accepted.

• It was seen as a novel and crazy idea.

What event prompted the speaker to seriously consider running for president?

• The speaker's retirement from Disney

• The election of Barack Obama

• The election of Donald Trump

• The 2020 election

What did the speaker do to evaluate the feasibility of running for president?

• Did a fair amount of homework

• Studied the political landscape

• Consulted with other businessmen

• Conducted public opinion polls

What realization did the speaker have about running for president as a businessman?

• The path might be difficult.

• The Democratic Party would readily accept a businessman.

• It would be an easy path.

• It was impossible to get the nomination.

What was the speaker's concern about getting the Democratic nomination?

• The lack of public support

• The party's preference for career politicians

• The financial cost of campaigning

• The difficulty for a businessman to secure it