Regarding her looks - I think it’s also a reflection of what kind of a person she is on the inside....positive, energetic, loving, but she is also confident and aggressive.
A good example of how your “inside” affects the outside.
Just watched Gov. Palin and Matt Lauer. Did not see all of it, but did see the part about D. L. (can NOT say his name; I try not to speak evil).
She was very good and even kept speaking when Matt tried to overtalk her. At least he didn’t take her mike away.
Of course the media will not approve of what she said.