Since candidates and politicians can easily be photographed or filmed in ways that leave a lasting negative impression on the public, even if the moments captured aren't a good general representation of their character, they spend a lot more time on crafting an "image" and less time on developing their knowledge of policy and stances on issues. "Electability" now depends to a ludicrous extent on a politician's appearance, carriage, and "public slip-ups" or lack thereof rather than on his views or experience, and photography and TV have contributed in a major way to this dismal trend.

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