Unfriendly Demeanor Quotes
This quotation tells us more about Nixon than Reagan. The latter was known for his extraordinary affability. Even his political enemies enjoyed and sought out his company. Nixon in contrast, no one liked to be around on a personal basis. His inner circle pandered to him to ingratiate themselves and jockey for power and influence but few liked him. Reagan and FDR are at the top of most people’s Presidential affability list while, Nixon fights it our with a few fro last place. Often brilliant at politics, Nixon’s people skills and his interpersonal perceptions were terrible.
Cruz was a very ideological young politician who was condescending and dismissive of any who had views different from his right wing Tea Party base of supporters. See {631719} for an example of Cruz’s style.
