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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Acting "Presidential": Is That What Voters Want From Candidates?

    The question of what is "presidential" has become a topic in the presidential race. Donald Trump, responding to calls from his wife and others that he should act more "presidential," mocked the notion that he should adopt a more "presidential" manner this week, saying that he’s the most "presidential-looking" candidate.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 26, 2016 • 1 min read

    The question of what is "presidential" has become a topic in the presidential race. Donald Trump, responding to calls from his wife and others that he should act more "presidential," mocked the notion that he should adopt a more "presidential" manner this week, saying that he’s the most "presidential-looking" candidate. So, what does it mean to be "presidential"? Is it looks, as Trump would have voters believe? Is it dignity? What do voters want from their presidential candidates?

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Defining "Presidential," and a Tale of 2 Donut Shops
    1. 0:30Acting "Presidential": Is That What Voters Want From Candidates?You’re reading this
    2. 12:55Chobani Founder Gives A Tenth of Company's Shares to Employees
    3. 19:44New Yorkers, Years in L.A. May Change You
    4. 28:073 Solutions to L.A.'s Housing Crisis
    5. 41:36A Tale of Two Donut Shops
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