“...having fatally un-presidential looks will doom even a stellar statesman’s chances”
When the situation in America becomes SO dire, (and we’re close) people will begin listening to ‘idea candidates’ with no regard for appearances.
This is how poeple SHOULD evaluate candidates. But it’s too bad getting to this place will take global insolvency, warfare or worse.
“When the situation in America becomes SO dire, (and we’re close) people will begin listening to ‘idea candidates’ with no regard for appearances.”
or Hitler or Hugo Chavez. :/
I don’t think so.
In the age of TV and 24/7 coverage, shallow, ignorant, and stupid people WILL go by appearances more than actual content, no matter how dire our circumstances.