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...it’s not so simple as that, says Todorov. The findings in Science suggest that attractiveness, likeability, and the appearance of trustworthiness play a negligible role in the instantaneous decisions we make about our future leaders. In the end, they suggest, the countenance of competence is all that matters. The hypothesis is heartening—that, even subconsciously, our eyes return to a genuine, if superficial, appraisal of ‘readiness’—but could certainly tip the ‘shallow campaign’ back towards white-haired Sen. McCain...

Author: By James M. Larkin | Title: Skin Deep | 9/28/2008 | See Source »

...Slate's Christopher Beam, have echoed Beam's assessment that Palin resembled a "high schooler trying to BS her way through a book report," which is an insult to both high schoolers and BS. Palin's answers were hesitant, convoluted and, at times - like when she appeared to suggest that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin might be preparing a one-man airborne invasion of Alaska - downright loony...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Viewpoint: Sarah Palin's Foreign Policy Follies | 9/27/2008 | See Source »

Obama, Barack •calls McCain to suggest issuing joint statement on bailout plan, only to have McCain rush in front of cameras minutes later and announce unilateral position •says thanks but no thanks to McCain's call to delay first debate and points out that "It is going to be part of the President's job to deal with more than one thing at once...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Paul Slansky's Weekly Wrapup | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

...possibility that is likely to be discussed is a hybrid plan, in which Treasury would either have the authority, or possibly be required, to both buy some troubled assets and to insure them. One aide involved in the negotiations said that some estimates suggest such a plan would be only half as expensive as Paulson's initial proposal. Most importantly, it would allow wary members of Congress to say they didn't give the Administration such a huge share of taxpayer money, even if Treasury ultimately decides to use most...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can Congress Build a Better Bailout? | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

...permitted to speak at his own 2006 statue dedication; a University spokesman denies this, saying Meredith declined to speak of his own accord.) These students cite self-segregated fraternity houses, dorms, parties and tailgates as evidence that the campus is not as hungry for change as some students might suggest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Unwelcome Visitors at the Ole Miss Debate: The Ku Klux Klan | 9/26/2008 | See Source »

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