>>the problem i have is that most (not all) young people seem to base "the best person available" a lot more on personality, fame, and specifically - "coolness" - whatever that is - than on anything resembling an ability to lead, experience, or relevant issues.
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>I'd rather elect someone to represent me that thinks like me, and thats why I like Jesse. So by saying "someones cool" means "this pereson represents me best" and istn' that what elected officials are supposed to do?

Sort of...
What State Officials should do is, what’s best for the state. Not necessarily for you as an individual.
That’s one of our problems as a country. Everyone wants to know what’s in it for me, without asking the question as to how doing what’s best for me will impinge on everyone else.


Jeff