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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Ever wonder why some political gaffes have legs of about 3.5 inches, and others seem to walk on stilts? Here is one of the simplest and most insightful explanations I've ever read:
Read about the postulate's current implications here...
Krazy Glue Moments
Here’s a political postulate for you: whether or not a bad moment sticks to the candidate depends on how closely related it is to the core rationale of that candidate or his opponent. In other words, if your gaffe goes directly to the main argument you are trying to make about yourself with the electorate, or if it substantiates the most relevant thing that your rival would have us believe about you, then it has the potential to become a serious problem. If, on the other hand, you do something completely idiotic that is tangential to what voters most hope or fear about you, then you tend to get a pass.
Read about the postulate's current implications here...
Krazy Glue Moments
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