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Originally Posted by NickMPK
I think in the end my issue isn't with AOC, but with the notion of political figures being in the competition.
Judging an actress or model or pop star on their appearance feels OK me because those people have deliberately chosen a profession where they know they will be evaluated on their appearance, and a profession merely meant to provide us with entertainment.
The idea of judging a politician based on their looks just feels icky. I have no desire participate in such a competition, or indeed any discussion of whether a politician is hot or not.
I like AOC and think she is doing very important work. Voting for her in something so trivial and superficial seems disrespectful.
WTF, politicians play on their looks just like everyone else. Look at the analysis of JFK v Nixon for an example of that.
Politicians at the national level have deliberately chosen a profession at which they will be judged for everything they have done, are, are doing, or will do.