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6:10Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump may not cry, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Chris Cillizza analyzes some of the most famous tears from politicians through history and makes the argument for more emotions in Washington.
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
The case for crying in politics
Why Does John Boehner Cry So Much?
Knock Down the House and the Quiet Insurgency of Tears
Hillary Clinton: "I had to learn as a young woman to control my emotions"
Women Candidates Still Tagged as Too ‘Emotional’ to Hold Office
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I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics.
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