EVEN if you don’t like the way Bill Clinton runs America, you might still
like the man. That’s the thing about politicians—they can be very
likeable. In fact, every time I walk away from a close encounter with one, I
feel a glow of friendship, regardless of their party. For at least 15
minutes.
OK, I’m a bit of a sucker for politicians. In a representative
democracy—and by that I mean one that elects representatives, not
necessarily one that represents public opinion—the first and most
essential quality for a representative is likeability. Without that, no matter
how…
