One of the most noteworthy moments of the second presidential debate came when Mitt Romney was asked how he was different from George W. Bush. It was an important question, because there is a slice of the electorate that may not love President Obama, but who don’t want to return to the Bush era either. Romney gave an answer based around his five-point economic plan that got mixed reviews. As a commentator, however, I have more leeway to answer that question than Romney does as a presidential candidate, and I can think of a number of ways Romney is different from Bush.

To start with, Romney is significantly more intelligent and articulate than Bush, has a much better grasp of policy, is harder working and is a far more competent manager. He’s much more likely to make decisions after delving into data and undertaking deep analysis. In contrast, Bush was more comfortable in his own skin, more charming and more likeable. He was much more likely to make decisions based on gut feeling and emotion.