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Politicians don't seem to laugh at themselves as much anymore

  • Written by Frank T. McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology, Knox College
Politicians don't seem to laugh at themselves as much anymoreRonald Reagan at the end of his debate with Walter Mondale, Oct. 22, 1984, Kansas City, Mo. AP/Ron Edmonds

As the 2020 presidential campaign gets underway, one of the key factors that shapes our perceptions is how the candidates use – or do not use – humor.

One kind of humor that is in shorter supply among politicians than it once was...

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