Paul Wells’ latest column has a gem about voters’ ongoing fascination with non-politicians who run for office:
[Belinda Stronach] has the outsider cachet that inexplicably draws supporters to the candidate who knows least about politics.
When my pipes burst during the last cold snap of winter, I didn’t say to myself: “Here’s the proof that traditional plumbing has failed. It’s time to think outside the plumbing box. It’s time to bring in a non-plumber who can do plumbing differently.” No, I called a pro. I’ll never understand why people think politics requires less expertise.
