Would he have as much appeal to Evangelicals if he was still drinking in 2000?He certainly wouldn't be the first politician - and there's evidence to suggest that he was just a heavy social drinker, rather than a clinical alcoholic, so it's unlikely to have impaired his performance much.
Would he have a political or baseball career if he kept drinking?
If he was an alcoholic, he continues being one.Does this mean he continues being an alcoholic? If so, then I think he could achieve success in baseball and/or politics but it's that much less likely he becomes President.
Would he have as much appeal to Evangelicals if he was still drinking in 2000?