May the smiliest candidate win!

Clinton vs. George H.W. Bush: The youthful former Arkansas governor pounced on the elder statesmen with many more “I feel your pain” empathetic smiles.

George H.W. Bush vs. Dukakis: Even the boring Bush scored more smiles than the stone-cold Massachusetts governor, who told debate watchers he would refuse the death penalty even in the hypothetical murder of his wife.

Reagan vs. Mondale: “I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Despite continued economic struggles, Reagan’s characteristic humor and wit — his constant charm — brought about the ultimate demise of a less smiley career politician.