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No, her appeal is not totally rooted in her attractiveness - but, it is a factor.
Just as in Kennedy vs. Nixon
Just as when Kerry 'looked French'
Just as when the more attractive children in grade school are perceived as being smarter than those children not considered as attractive.
Why Bush and Regan dressed up in cowboy clothes...
It's image! The Republicans have figured that out and they win.
The Dems do not play that game - they want the 'issues'.
It's not about the issues - it's about the public's perceptions.
Win the damn election - then talk about ‘issues’!