I think the relevant questions are:

- "What are the mindsets they've actually absorbed over their lives?"

- "How do they evaluate evidence?"

- "How do they evaluate the competence and character of judicial and executive appointees?"

- "Whom do they rely on for expertise?"

- "How do they reason about the role of government?"

- "How do they design policies?"

- "How do they spot potential unintended consequences?"

- "How do they communicate with constituents?"

- "Whose perspectives do they believe it is important to consider?"

- "Whom do they consider key to re-election?"