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19. Backwards

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 06:15 AM

Apr 2013

Good lord, next you will tell us to feel sorry for the rich and powerful. There is nothing wrong with reflecting on why we support a candidate. Looks are part of the equation and nothing is wrong with us thinking and examining how big an impact this makes. Do you not think Romney looked Presidential and that got him votes from some including women?
I think you are willing to conclude everything this lady got, she earned and her looks had nothing to do with it. Sadly that is probably not the case and Obama and other politicians are taking note that her appearance will get her votes in the future.
I would not vote for her based on her looks but some would and I will bet some will vote for her based only on that.
If you want to decry the impact of physical appearance on political stature, a better example to discuss would be Sarah Palin, although I think you will find an opposite conclusion to the one you have drawn.

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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