I too am a pragmatist. I prefer people compromise, when possible to get things done.
He was a governor, they are usually best prepared to compromise.
If you want to be POTUS you better be able to turn the question around on the questioner, if need be.
and you better damn well have good political skills!
Cactus Flower, we have candidates springing up like weeds. I fear they will be such a mishmash, and all too often people chose the devil they know (Trump)... heaven forbid!
I'm very concerned, I know it's early, but we need a candidate to rally around & I haven't seen one yet.