[marsh_of_mists]

Tancredo does have a sort of deer-in-the-headlights sense about him, doesn’t he? Frankly, Hunter isn’t too charismatic either; kind of stooped and glowering. That’s why so many people like Fred Thompson, I think. They think he has the “gravitas.”

[George W. Bush]

Tancredo does have a sort of deer-in-the-headlights sense about him, doesn’t he? Frankly, Hunter isn’t too charismatic either; kind of stooped and glowering. That’s why so many people like Fred Thompson, I think. They think he has the “gravitas.”

Being comfortable in your own skin, being experienced like Fred (Watergate lead attorney, actor, lobbyist) or Romney (varied business experience and a governor). Even Rudy handles himself adequately and is getting better.

People say they don't want slick politicians. But they really do like smooth politicians, guys with confidence, optimism, humor, energy.

Fred and Mitt both have those kind of qualities, each better on certain qualities. But Rudy has disqualified himself in any event as has McStain.