However, we mistook rigidity of posture for integrity. Sometime after creating the Internet, acting as an inspiration for the book Love Story, and discovering Love Canal, he picked up his boss' habitual mendacity. The 1976 Republican Convention also nominated a good and honorable man, Gerald Ford. In order to appeal to Reagan supporters, Ford called for Reagan to come down to the center platform of the convention hall. Rather than enlarging Ford, when Reagan came down to the platform his presence made Ford appear even more ordinary.
Most men appear small in the presence of giants.
At that moment, a sinking feeling fell over the delegates at the convention that even though Ford had more delegates, the party had nominated the wrong person. George W. Bush will probably win his party's nomination. He needs to sharpen his message and embrace the Patriot Party if he wishes for delegates to avoid similar regrets.