The Science of a 'Likable' Presidential Candidate

Claire Potter, professor of history at the New School, and Jay Caspian Kang, writer at large for the New York Times Magazine, debate what makes a candidate "likable," and whether it's an idea that's reserved for men.

"Hillary’s approval ratings were highest when her husband was treating her most badly. Once she began having her own accomplishments, her likability began to slide precipitously. It’s easy to like women when they are in the position to being injured," says @TenuredRadical.

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"She gets down on her knees in front a little girl and says ‘hi, I’m Elizabeth Warren, I’m running for president because that’s what girls do.’ It’s that kind of transformation we need, you need to be able to look at a woman and see a leader, a president,” says @TenuredRadical.

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