The law of politics

Posted at 10:45 AM on October 19, 2010 by Bob Collins (2 Comments)
Filed under: Politics

We've seen nothing in the political campaigns of 2010 to drive us away from the Immutable News Cut Law of Politics: A candidate's ability to be interesting is inversely proportional to their ability to be elected.

Colleague Matt Perkins has today's proof:

Update 4:38 p.m. - It didn't take long for the vibe to take hold.

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Comments (2)

A candidate's ability to be interesting is inversely proportional to their ability to be elected. Unless they have a name ID over 66% at start of election, and the elective office sought doesn't have an incumbent.

Posted by BJ | October 19, 2010 11:11 AM

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The guy's wearing gloves that match his suit coat---I think that deserves the fashion sensibility vote, don't you?

Posted by Jeanne | October 19, 2010 11:19 AM

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