Washington Post: Powerful men attract PYTs, but powerful women are a turn-off.
“How many men can resist the bold advances of a beautiful young intern or a flattering media groupie that fawns on your every word? Are we saying that are men the weaker sex when it comes to controlling their basic instincts? But isn’t it precisely the crucible of leadership to resist temptation, have self-control, and live by a higher standard?” Conversely, I’d say political leadership is about bluffing, strategic concealment. Playing your opponent’s hand. The political gamble itself becomes the attraction, and that bleeds into other aspects of a legislator’s life. We’ve seen it throughout history.
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