As adults feign disinterest in science - children can grab hold of it to distinguish themselves.

It was really nice to see an ensemble distinguish themselves.

Courage brother, do not stumble,
though thy path be dark as night:
There is a star to guide the humble,
Trust in God, and do the right.
Let the road be dark and dreary
and its end far out of sight.
Face it bravely, strong or weary.
Trust in God, and do the right.

They obviously feel that, to emerge from the pack, they need to distinguish themselves by being more willing to do that than anyone else. It's not about the roles they aspire to -- it's that they have to sexualize themselves.

Adults are obsolete children.

They aren't Jeb Bush. They don't speak Spanish off the top of their head. They have to distinguish themselves either by who they pick as a running mate or by how they conduct themselves on the campaign trail.