The personal life of a political leader should be a concern for voters

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Simi Shergill

Mrs. Flynn

English 4U1

Every individual looks up to one person in their lifetime. This person may be their mother, father, teacher or a friend. Comparatively, in a nation, the citizens look up to one person; the political leader that is representing them. When the life of a politician involves scandals, lies, or deceit, it becomes arduous for voters to vote.  In the high standard position of a politician, the personal life is a concern for voters. Three main categories that are subject to criticism in a politician’s personal life are; family life, education and knowledge, and morality.

        

The family life of a politician should certainly be a concern to electorates. A political leader should be a role model for the country.  For example, our mother or father is someone who we trust, respect and look up to. A politician is likewise, the same. The politician plays the role of mothering the country.  A voter must know how the politician acts with his family, because that will denote the way he or she may be in office. If we, as a voter, know that a politician is a family person, we know that he or she has the patience and control a political leader would need to lead the country. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and John Kerry are prime examples of politicians that have very similar lifestyles to the majority of society. In countless newspaper articles and media, John Kerry has been supported by his loving wife and daughters, showing him as a family man.  Citizens can relate themselves to these politicians and therefore trust them to represent the nation. Surveys show that a citizen would be more likely to vote for a politician that has similar goals and lifestyles than someone who is vastly different.

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Secondly, the education and knowledge that a political leader ought to have, must be apprised to the citizens because it is an initial factor in politics. The background in politics that a politician has, should be displayed to voters because their education and knowledge insinuates their ability to run the nation.  Without knowing, how can we vote? It is like, an employer hiring for a job. Without the resume of the applicant, how does the employer know what experience or skills they have? If our president has the education of someone who has only obtained their high school ...

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