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The article discusses the upcoming Arizona Republican primary contest between Kari Lake and Sheriff Mark Lamb. The author predicts that Lake will win the primary due to her name recognition and association with Donald Trump, but suggests that Lamb could still benefit from the increased visibility of his campaign. The author also criticizes the qualifications of both candidates, arguing that success in politics often depends more on popularity and persuasion than on experience or knowledge.
Zero Experience Required for US Presidency and Other Elected Offices
One might be surprised to discover that the American presidency, along with other elected roles, requires no prior experience. This brings us to the upcoming Arizona Republican primary between Kari Lake and Sheriff Mark Lamb.
Despite Lamb’s understanding of his impending loss, this contest could still result in a win for him in the long run. The world of politics is unique in that even a loss can lead to future success with the right amount of patience and strategic planning.
Mark Lamb’s Name Recognition May Benefit From Election
Voters often favor candidates they know or at least those whose names they recognize. Therefore, Lamb’s defeat to Lake could increase his name recognition, eventually leading to a victory in future elections.
The public spat between Lamb and Lake last week is part of this strategy, with each aiming to gain attention by labelling the other in negative terms.
The Senate Winner: A Master of Persuasion
The key to being elected to public office in the US lies in convincing wealthy backers to fund your campaign and persuading the less affluent to vote for you. Essentially, the more persuasive you are, the better your chances of winning.
Public Elections Reflect High School Popularity Contests
Apart from being a persuasive speaker, good looks can also be a significant factor in winning elections. Lamb, the sheriff of Pinal County, has no direct connection to the Senate, and Lake, a former TV news reader, has no correlation to any public office. However, Lake’s name recognition, boosted by her previous job and her association with Donald Trump, may give her an edge in the primary.
So, are all elections mere popularity contests? Not all, but a majority are. While politics often resemble a spectacle for the less attractive, it’s more akin to high school – or even middle school and sometimes kindergarten politics.
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