Do you have something other than anecdotal opinions to share?  Asking genuinely, because I've mainly lived on the east coast and only hear about him in the national news, but we all know how fucking awful the media is, so I'd be inclined to believe he might be a pretty decent guy if the liberal media loathes him. What're the main points of contention you have with the guy?  I agree he shouldn't be running, but mainly due to age. I think he has a tremendous amount of wisdom though, but like any wisdom, you have to sort through the shit and apply it as you see fit.