"He's damaged goods. "
The only person who isn't "damaged goods" died on a cross over 2000 years ago.
I've had enough of this "perception is reality" crap because it is just that, crap.
I was very careful NOT to say that. Perception is NOT reality. However, in an issue where PR is the primary factor, perception is all-important at that time. If that was NOT the case, women wouldn't pay hugh and series cash for fake breasts, cosmetics, etc.
BS makes the world go 'round. It's how Bubba managed to beat two WWII vets who were better men than he'll ever be.
Yes, people should be more objective and analytical about selecting candidates, and men should pay more attention to personality and less to looks. Good luck with that.