“I’m sorry that Cruz comes off to YOU as fake. Thousands of others who have been to his rallies disagree with that assessment. However, since it is a subjective stance, I have no empirical data to argue the point.”
The problem is Cruz for whatever reason, can’t win, bless his soul. He knows it too, which is why he is pairing frequently with Trump. I think part of it is just not being particularly telegenic. I know it’s un-PC to say it, but he kind of looks like an Aztec head at the top of a totem pole, facially speaking. He’s not particularly handsome, striking but oddly put together in facial features. Somewhat discordant. Plus he has a kind of Mickey Mouse voice. How superficial you say, and you are right. However, I suspect that to more than some folks his looks, along with his odd voice quality are a turnoff.
Bobby Jindal has a similar problem in that he is close to being facially ugly; again my knowing this is one of the unkindest cuts of all, nevertheless it is true. It’s why, in spite of being a wonderful man, fair of physical form, and quite brilliant (like Cruz is), he won’t get anywhere. All things being equal, if you have the options and can choose a candidate who is intelligent as well as easier to look at, you will go for that default over the candidates where only one of those qualities are present. How petty we humans can be.
I maintain that if Abraham Lincoln lived in today’s modern visual media world, he’d never get elected President. Hillary and Bernie Sanders will also fall for the same reason, both are older looking and rather ugly. That’s just life folks. Biden if he chooses to run, will fare better, as facially he is pleasant looking.
Like Donald Trump I am being exceedingly un-PC here, but also like Trump I voice the truth. Speaking of Trump (my fave) he is a larger than life, imposing man, tall (6’3”), fair of face, and intelligent, the whole package. And he has an infectious personality, a quick wit, and a positive “Make America Great Again” attitude. The Donald is a patriotic doer and builder, a natural leader. He has made this primary season exciting, something it never was until he announced his candidacy for President. He has that “it” quality.
Trump already looks presidential. And he is a winner, as you will all find out when he is no longer Citizen Trump and will become President Trump. November 2016, when our long national nightmare will finally be over, can’t come soon enough. All hail The Donald, easy on the eye and smart as can be, a twofer. I love the man (cerebrally speaking).
Again that is a subjective, and frankly ridiculous, opinion. It has nothing to do with the qualifications for the Presidency.
There are just as many people who think Donald trump looks ridiculous with his extravagant hair. Again, not a reason to vote or not vote for someone.