Doesn’t matter what your message is if people don’t hear it, or don’t relate to whom it’s coming from. Reagan won and had the effect he had not just because of his policies. He had the opportunity to implement those policies because of who he was, and because he could get people excited and to relate to him. He was charismatic. Maybe Cruz can do this. I’m not sure, and we shall see as the primaries roll out. That said, I personally don’t think the race would be anywhere near as dynamic as it is right now, or that the candidates would have as much opportunity to showcase their messages, if Trump wasn’t running. He has changed the dynamic in a very positive way.
He was also a gentleman and not a braggart. One of my favorite Reaganisms is "It is amazing how much you can accomplish if you don't care who takes credit for it."
I don't think Trump would let any opportunity to brag about himself go unmentioned.
Do you?