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Appearance and popularity are a connection as old as junior high, but The University of Helsinki actually quantified it. The UK's Telegraph reports that 1,992, photos of political candidates were shown to 10,011 people. Affiliation wasn't mentioned -- just that they were politicians.
The interviewees were asked to rate the photos on a scale of attractiveness and perceived qualifications. For every small increase in the attractiveness rating, there was a much larger jump in perceived competence, trustworthiness and other qualities you might like to have in a public servant
Originally posted by kro32
Looks like the republican side is continually getting good looking candidates with Kristi Noem just voted as "Hottest Freshman in Congress" yet the democrats keep electing people like Pelosi.
Originally posted by LadyS
Sexism and Politics, that goes hand in hand, no?
Originally posted by LadyS
My point is that the MSM focuses on women and appearance (especially in Politics) but any position of power will have this component... attractive or not, the ISSUE at hand is that appearance is focused on above all else (or at least, at the top of the list) and this is NOT the case for men.
Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by Cuervo
while i cant say my real thoughts on rachel maddow they would be a tc violation
i will just say too each their own and beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Originally posted by Blackmarketeer
They must be following the same hiring practices of female newscasters over at Fox "news".
Originally posted by Aeons
I'm not going to bother looking. Is Coulter on the list still? I'm still loving her man-features being so coveted.
Originally posted by Aeons
I'm not going to bother looking. Is Coulter on the list still? I'm still loving her man-features being so coveted.