I remember Mitch Daniels, back when he was being talked about as a presidential candidate. In a different era, where voters were more serious about managing the country, Mitch may have become more popular. As is, the average voter is often more impressed by charisma, moxy and which ‘tribe’ they belong to, moreso than the candidates’ grasp of the issues.
Well, I picked Trump for his positions on immigration and trade after reading his white papers. But I also knew it would take a brawler to get any progress in those areas.