Ben Carson is the last of the Republican Candidates that I will review for the South Carolina Primary. In some ways he lives up to the saying that “you save the best for last” but in other ways he’s just last. Please see my notes below and add your comments as you see fit.
ADVANTAGES
1. BRILLIANT- He is the smartest person in the field.
2. LOOK- Dr. Carson has a warm friendly look and we can’t ignore he is the only African American running for the Presidency this time from either party. He also has a great smile
3. CONSTITUTIONIST- Ben Carson clearly articulates the values and limits of constitutional power.
4. NEW- Dr. Carson is a refreshing outsider to the political sphere
DISADVANTAGES
1. LOOK- Ben often appears tired and lackluster in his performances on the debate stage
2. NICE- Dr. Carson appears to nice for this political season of Trump.
3. WAITS TURN- He is willing to wait his turn patiently during such a debate and often is heard the least from.
4. EXPERIENCE- Dr. Carson is brilliant but his lack of any real political experience is something difficult for him to overcome especially when there is another outsider who has unlimited funds he’s running against.