Ran Paul reverted to filial form as Ron Paul Lite, which may be why the New York Times seems to want to refloat his candidacy as “the soul” of the Republican Party.
Jeb Bush would definitely win hands down if he were running for president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
John Kasich appears to be kin to Arthur Miller’s Willy Loman whose tragedy was wanting to be, not just liked, but well liked. Kasich’s tragedy is that there is no longer a market for his wares in his political party.
Carly Fiorina is intellectually formidable, but difficult to like. There is a parallel here with Ted Cruz, also intellectually formidable, but impossible to like.
Donald Trump, the inverse of Will Rogers, has never met an illegal immigrant he didn’t dislike.
Ben Carson would have been a great West Point cadet.
Marco Rubio is JFK-ish, translated from Irish Boston to Cuban Miami.
Almost all are bullish on Israel.
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