Quote by Jonah Goldberg

But if the choice is a cool president and 8 or 10 percent unemployment in a declining economy and a country that seems to be going in the wrong direction and structural unemployment for young people at 50 percent, I'd rather have a dorky president who fixed those problems.

But if the choice is a cool president and 8 or 10 percent un

Summary

This quote highlights the preference for a competent leader over one with charm or charisma. It suggests that while having a "cool" president may be attractive on the surface, it is more important to address pressing issues such as high unemployment rates, economic decline, and the struggles faced by young people in terms of finding employment. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the need for a dorky, or socially awkward, president who can effectively address these problems and steer the country in the right direction.

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By Jonah Goldberg

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