In retrospect, it’s kind of obvious that we didn’t start out with any paragons.
In my mind, Rick Perry was the closest to one, but had the early gaffes in debates and was the victim of an effective (but false) campaign that he was pro illegal.
Michele Bachmann seemed to have the most valid resume for running—a conservative representative and tea party favorite. But she destroyed herself in the first debate over a hysterical rant about Gardisol.
This solidified the opinion of some people against female candidates. And it was stupid. Of all the issues facing us, she chose to self destruct over Gardisol???
And go down the line.
It makes you wonder.
Yup.