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From Count Binface to AI Steve: why are we voting for joke candidates?

While their antics might make us pay attention to election campaigns, how did we end up with joke candidates as part of our political culture?

August 13, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: The Conversation

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While their antics might make us pay attention to election campaigns, how did we end up with joke candidates as part of our political culture?

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