In addition to his supply-side views on taxation, Moore has been an advocate for free-market policies, especially free trade, though these days he often lines up with the president on tariffs. I disagree with this new economic direction, and it’s fair to go after Moore on his reversals. It’s less fair to say, however, that he’s too inexperienced for the Fed.

As for Cain: I can tell you that the left’s caricature of the man is simply inaccurate. Yes, he invited some of the caricaturing with his tendency to answer “9-9-9!” to every question. But the media turned him into a joke in a way they don’t do to, say, Bernie Sanders, who for years has called for “breaking up the banks” but draws a complete blank when asked any detailed follow-up questions.

Fact is, the media distort and ­exaggerate everything Republicans do and say. Mitt Romney and his binders full of women — hoho! Marco Rubio’s awkward sip of water — heehee! For an agenda-driven media, it’s easy to make good people look ridiculous.