In response to my observation that Kris Kobach was an Eagle Scout, one reader writes:

The only other president to be an Eagle Scout was Ford. Make of that what you will. I imagine the first point of the scout law makes politics a tough road for Eagle Scouts.

That first point of the Scout Law is “trustworthy.” I expect “loyal,” “obedient,” “brave,” and “reverent” would also be problems for politicians. And forget about “thrifty.”