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Want to be a Talking Head? Being Attractive Doesn't Hurt

Flip through the cable news networks on a given day, and you are likely to find an increasing number of very attractive female anchors and pundits discussing politics. Mind you, I have no statistics to back this up (how would one compile such stats?), but I doubt most viewers would dispute this trend. We've all heard stories of the TV producer who asks for a head-shot before booking the guest. This, of course, begs the question: Are looks becoming more important than expertise or knowledge in the news and political analysis business? On one hand, many talented writers and pundits just happen ...

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