re: a serious question
It's kind of a trick question. The philosophical underpinnings that make a Democrat choose that party in the first place are the sorts of things I don't want to see in government. Why would I vote for one at all if I had any other choice? I don't pick them by speaking style, or whether or not they "look good," so philosophy and policies are my primary focus.
The sorts of Democrats I might have voted for over the years changed sides a while ago.
A more pertinent question for me might be which Republicans nowadays would I like to see as President? Not as many as you might think.
I'd like to see Gingrich give it a shot someday. Or Tom McClintock. Problem is so many voters don't like "wonk."
The system does not select for thinkers.