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[Simpson]

I could see it. Simpson was quick on his feet and no one doubted his gravitas. When Quayle responded to media questions, you could almost visualize the gears clacking away. Not a good look.

It’s a bit unfair, but Quayle was simultaneously too youthful and good-looking, but lacked the kind of vocal timbre that Trump has either cultivated or comes naturally, that projects gravitas. It’s shallow, but voters are shallow - if he had Trump’s voice, Quayle might have caught fire. The way he came off, Quayle was a drag on Bush’s ticket.