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. 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.

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?

Probably not, and I love that quote from Reagan. It epitomizes much of what is wrong with politics today. Too many in politics are drawn there because of their ego. That’s absolutely the wrong motivation, and often selects for the wrong people.

I also don’t at all disagree with what you said about Reagan being a gentleman. That said, Reagan could also call people out when it was required, and wasn’t shackled by political correctness or a fear that his words were too blunt - for instance calling the Soviet Union the Evil Empire, and “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall”. He was criticized for saying bold things, and not being diplomatic enough. Another undiplomatic leader that comes to mind is Churchill. He said what he thought, and certainly wasn’t always the model of a gentleman.

I’m not trying to change your mind here, and I’m actually trying to be open minded about the candidates, as it is still early in the process. That said, this is a really important election.