Quote Originally Posted by 1959_60 View Post
And this is one of the things that is wrong with modern politics.

Instead of picking a leader on talent and gravitas, it is more important to look slick and attractive.

I'm sorry BT, but it is a very shallow way to run our affairs - but there is a lot of truth in what you say.

There could be someone capable of being the best PM we have ever had, but if they are pig-ugly then they will not have a chance.

As a nation we have succumbed to the advertising agencies.
I wonder how Churchill with his age looks, stutter and inability to say his esses would fare these days.