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fiatdenier | 5 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +4 
 Younger yes.

Smarter and more capable? Doubt it
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HODL | 5 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 It’s obvious. 

I don’t think trump is dumb by any means but Vance is clearly 10-15 points higher than trump is. I’d put trump at 130 and Vance at 140
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fiatdenier | 5 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It is not about IQ points. It is also about EQ. 
Trump is unique and has a certain charm about him that can bring different people and even enemies together.
Vance is still green and very scripted. He talks a good game, but can he inspire and bring people together to work for him now? No.
In 4 years, maybe.
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HODL | 5 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Agree with all that, but it doesn’t discount my claim that he’s smarter. The claim about capacity is about him being a Yale trained attorney whereas trump has to rely on others.