What if a candidate actually made lucid arguments about the Constitution and the authority it actually gives the Federal govt (vs the states)?
Well, I’m all in favor of that.
The problem is that increasing numbers of Americans don’t understand the Constitution at all, and see appeals to its authorities as mainly motivated by selfish desire of rich people to keep others from getting what they need in life.
IOW, when you appeal to the Constitution to justify your position I think you’re mostly preaching to the choir. Elections are won by converting people to your position.