New rule of thumb for western democratic elections: the candidate with the least political experience will probably win.
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I think you probably have to exclude candidates running for reelection.
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Tell that to Bill English of NZ!
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But Angela Merkel?
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and May?
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I get the feeling Ardern's youth is more important than her (relative) lack of experience.
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wonder how long it'll be before the US has a President younger than my *parents*
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Replying to @khuey_ @rocallahan @nnethercote
Don't forget that the 6 current and living former US Presidents were born in only 3 calendar years.

Oct 20, 2017 · 3:41 AM UTC

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Replying to @davidbaron @khuey_ @nnethercote
Although she's only 37, Ardern has been an MP for 9 years and worked in the offices of Helen Clark (NZ PM) and Tony Blair before that.
Replying to @davidbaron @khuey_ @rocallahan @nnethercote
c.f.
mbrubeck @mbrubeck
28 Nov 2016
Lifespan and time in office of every U.S. president (extrapolated a few years to show expected Obama–Trump transition). Data via Wikipedia.