some anecdotal is in order
yesterday while listening to a local conservative talk show, the host mentioned Dr Carson and the story from politico and his conclusion was, anyone who "lies" or embellishes stories would never be elected [as president] and ergo ergo
what struck me as odd was the fact he never mentioned the crazy stuff Dr Carson says as the real cause for not being elected. My conclusion was their candidates could say anything but could not lie. I suppose that makes sense to a conservative but I still hear the ringing in my ears.