Why is this not being discussed more? The whole premise of government efficiency is wrong. Many people argue that government should be more efficient, but efficiency is just about the last thing we should want in a democracy. Gathering input from a diverse citizenry, debating ideas, and reaching consensus are time-consuming, yet they ensure that government remains of, by, and for the people. History shows that the most "efficient" governments—those that make swift, unilateral decisions—are auth…

Agreed! When Biden won, no one credited his charisma — it was because he was clearly more competent, less corrupt, etc. etc. Yet when Clinton and Harris lost to the same candidate, somehow it was because they just weren’t likeable enough.

Interesting how such a subjective characteristic like charisma has seemed to surge in importance right around the time when women with objectively impressive resumes emerge as viable presidential candidates.

Trump won because a whole lotta voters couldn’t stand the idea of a black woman being in the Oval Office. Racism and sexism is more prevalent in this country than I wanted to believe.