@hightor,
The younger Bush had some class, too, which didn't always show. When Mr. Obama was elected, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth began, with conservative nut bags here declaring a socialist takeover, Bush showed his quality. He was cordial and friendly to Mr. and Mrs. Obama, and dealt with them in a truly urbane manner. That did him great credit, and it yanked the carpet from under the establishment Republicans who were ready to declare war.
The two greatest Republican presidents in my never humble opinion were Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. and Dwight David Eisenhower. I don't think I would have liked TR in private company, but everybody liked Ike, even those who didn't vote for him. Eisenhower had a good deal to say about the state of the world which has largely been forgotten, more's the pity.
I like John Anderson, too. I liked him so much, I worked for his 1980 presidential campaign. He made a good deal of sense, and offered a sensible economic program, while Ray-gun was offering his voodoo economics (in the words of the elder Bush). Even when it was obvious that he would lose, I encouraged those who had supported him to vote for him, so that he could get Federal matching funds. Alas, it did not happen, and he was saddled with a heavy debt.