Politics

Donald Trump May Only Be the Beginning of the Era of Celebrity Politicians

‘Not sufficient’

Celebrity candidates are ‘inviting voters to express an attitude rather than choose a qualified public servant.’

Eleanor Clift
Eleanor Clift
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Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift

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