Opinion. I think his video presence is actually quite good, and a welcome change from what passes for politics these days.
I stand by the rest of it, he's not a candidate to be trusted,
You say that because of his record .... oh, wait. His record says you're wrong. So ... opinion.
hoped for,
I hope for a mature, rational, intelligent candidate with a record of accomplishment; a clear view of the problems we face and a vision of how to address them; a demonstrated ability to get difficult things passed; and a willingness to sign them when they do pass. You don't hope for that?
with any capacity to excite the base.
"The base," meaning you. But that's just your opinion, and it's based on an emotional response.
No emotion, just facts (studied and unemotional opinion).
Um, no. Aside from his physical characteristics, none of the things you stated are "facts," they're opinions. And aside from emotional appeals, they're not even defensible opinions.
Someone who calls for a truce on social issues is not to be trusted. Someone who cannot fight verbally for conservative principles is not someone I trust with the bully pulpit. Someone who disses his own base is not someone I trust. That you trust a bland piece of work like this as president says more about you than I care to know.
hope for a mature, rational, intelligent candidate with a record of accomplishment; a clear view of the problems we face and a vision of how to address them; a demonstrated ability to get difficult things passed; and a willingness to sign them when they do pass.
I can handle that. I don't think Daniels is mature, I think he's boring and unelectable.
The base includes many people, none of whom will be excited by him, particularly if he keeps talking about a truce on social issues (I love the way his supporters try to spin that, good luck shilling for him on that one).
Pawlenty would be a much better candidate if you want a moderate.