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Amy Klobuchar and what I look for in a candidate
Since I’ve liked Amy Klobuchar — based on her appearances and commentary on MSNBC and during the Kavanaugh hearing — I was bothered by the New York Times article about her character as an employer. Sort of turned my stomach, … Continue reading
Posted in American war on women, Politics, The Facts of Life, voting rights
Tagged Amy Klobuchar, Amy Klobuchar criticism, Democratic Party, Democratic Party candidates, Medium, political charisma, Preamble to the Constitution, Tom Perez, U.S. Constitution
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The shadow side of political charisma
Charisma. Big subject when it comes to politicians, isn’t it? And we can fight about it because what you find charismatic in a politician, I may not. Indeed, I’m not happy when the word “charisma” is applied to a politician, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, voting rights
Tagged Anna Sauerbrey, charisma, definition of charisma, demagoguery, demagogues, political charisma, political demagogues
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