Steve Forbes was far superior to GWB on policy, but never had a chance. Maybe the base was correct to pick the guy who could be popular over the nerdy guy. Who knows?”
Man, I loved Forbes. But he was too much of a freak to ever get elected to anything, much less President.
Yes, and that's my point. Sometimes the base compromises on policy in order to choose someone who's more charismatic, handsome, or has a better biography, or speaking voice, or whatever. It's a fashion show as well as a policy contest. That's why GWB won.
Hunter never got off the blocks because, for whatever reason, the base didn't take his candidacy seriously. Maybe cuz he's just a congressman. Maybe he's a little stiff. A little square. I don't know.
The roots picked up on Fred cuz he seemed like he'd have the charisma, looks, popularity to win the day. Funny thing is it's in those areas he seems to falter the most. Or maybe it's just me.