“We need an abrasive person who isn’t afraid of making enemies.”
You should look back at the charm and wit Ronald Reagan used before you make such a statement. Reagan had enough one liners and impish cleverness that even Tip O’Neil gave him credit for his personable leadership style as the the Republicans swept Congress. Mean spirited abrasive personalities are not the trademark of the Republican Party or true leaders.
If you don't think RR could be abrasive, you need to talk to a moonbat old enough to remember the '80's yet not so chemically muddled that they do actually remember. They still hate him.