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JI7

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6. mentioning a man is handsome doesn't really help or hurt, he is judged more on the issues

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 04:15 PM

Apr 2013

or even their personality .

take scott brown as an example. the first time around he would have lost if the Dem had just campaigned but since the Dem decided not to he was able to get out there without any competition and present a false image of a nice guy who isn't like those other republicans.

the 2nd time around people had a voting record and a candidate who was challenging him and he was shown to be a nasty guy with the bigoted native american stuff and other crap. so people got rid of him.

both times his physical appearance was mentioned, especially that centerfold but that didn't really matter in terms of whether he would gain/lose support.

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Coverage Of Women Candidates� Appearance Hurts Their Electability, Study Finds [View all] DonViejo Apr 2013 OP

That's the idea. nt bemildred Apr 2013 #1

I wonder if there are any studies about the effects of mentioning men's appearance. SunSeeker Apr 2013 #2

Mens' looks are rarely mentioned. marybourg Apr 2013 #4

True, not like it is about women. But it does get mentioned, and does not seem to hurt men. SunSeeker Apr 2013 #5

mentioning a man is handsome doesn't really help or hurt, he is judged more on the issues JI7 Apr 2013 #6

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #9

Not true. Dennis Kucinich is often viewed as too short and wimpy looking to be "presidential." nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #7

It is also often mentioned Mr.Bill Apr 2013 #8

I don't think talk of his looks cost him his seat. Gerrymandering did. SunSeeker Apr 2013 #11

I'm at work. Too busy for more than a one liner. Lucky Luciano Apr 2013 #12

It is always intrusive to discuss how people look without their invitation. bemildred Apr 2013 #20

No surprise here oldandhappy Apr 2013 #3

I've always been intrigued by the variety of styles and colors of Congressional women KansDem Apr 2013 #10

aw look at Ms. Duckworth Skittles Apr 2013 #14

everytime i think americans can not get more shallow...... dembotoz Apr 2013 #13

Men never have to worry about it treestar Apr 2013 #15

That always bothered me about the Ashley Judd for Senate discussions caraher Apr 2013 #16

Backwards daybranch Apr 2013 #19

I'm not denying that being attractive helped put Judd into the picture caraher Apr 2013 #21

And complete sentence should have read demcoat Apr 2013 #17

I get it daybranch Apr 2013 #18