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Being real is still most powerful attribute for politicians, especially today

Years ago, Conservative pollster Allan Gregg asked what would be the most powerful attribute for politicians going forward. The answer: authenticity, the lost art of being real. This brilliant insight still stands up today as we are living in a crisis of credibility.

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BY MICHAEL HARRIS
March 25, 2024

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | March 25, 2024

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Being real is still most powerful attribute for politicians, especially today

Years ago, Conservative pollster Allan Gregg asked what would be the most powerful attribute for politicians going forward. The answer: authenticity, the lost art of being real. This brilliant insight still stands up today as we are living in a crisis of credibility.

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