Just speculation at this point but.....

[DLJ]

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Not getting the comparison between her and 45.

Something to do with voting for style over substance?

This is fine if the system is designed so that the presidential position is purely ceremonial e.g. Singapore i.e. equivalent to the parliamentary-monarchic systems e.g. UK.

But if the role is supposed to have teeth i.e. executive powers, isn't it better to have a real person... one who has diplomatic and policy-making experience?

I suspect this is a product of a celeb-brand, TV-immersed, consumer-culture.

Gimme a PM Lee or even a V. Putin any day.