SMOKERS’ CORNER: POWER AND POPULARITY

The common assumption that a popular politician is naturally a powerful one reflects a persistent misund­er­standing of how contemporary political systems function. High poll numbers, large rallies and dominant social media metrics are frequently misinterpreted as a mandate that allows a leader to govern as they please. Political science demonstrates that this is often an illusion. Being liked by the public is what political theorists call a “soft asset”, because it frequently fails when it c...

By none@none.com (Nadeem F. Paracha)