The Beauty Gap....Dear God, why is this news?From the Rag Known as the Washington Post:
Maybe Democratic candidate Michael Arcuri is running strong in this Republican House district because he pledges to expand health coverage, balance the budget and raise the minimum wage.
Or maybe it's his piercing Italian eyes and runner's physique.
"He is pretty good-looking," observed Paula Ferrin with admiration, as the 47-year-old district attorney worked the crowd at a local senior center.
"What we want is brains, honey," scolded her friend Rose Oliver.
"True," Ferrin answered, "but handsome doesn't hurt."
The research is unambiguous that Ferrin is right: Attractive politicians have an edge over not-so-attractive ones. The phenomenon is resonating especially this year. By a combination of luck and design, Democrats seem to be fielding an uncommonly high number of uncommonly good-looking candidates.
The beauty gap between the parties, some on Capitol Hill muse, could even be a factor in who controls Congress after Election Day.
I really think that it wil take more than just being good looking to win. I think it might actually take, you know, a plan, or at least a semblance of a plan....But, of course, this just helps to stroke the dem ego...Remember last time the Dems focused on good looks: we've got the better hair! And how did they do in the election? Anyone?
Again, the question needs to be asked, especially with North Korea, etc.:
WHY IN THE HELL IS THIS NEWSWORTHY?
