Sarah Harte: We need an educated president with moral authority and a clear vision
'The notion of a down-home, loud-mouth individual as suitable for high office has its roots in John McCain's decision to run Sarah Palin as his running mate in the 2008 American presidential election.' Picture: Getty Images
I sincerely wish I had one whit of the personal confidence some of those rumoured to be seeking the presidential nomination possess.Â
Although in the case of some candidates who have failed to rule themselves out, they seem to possess what the mother of a long-standing friend of mine calls "ignorant courage". This is psychologically known as the overconfidence bias, where individuals cognitively overestimate their abilities, wisdom and knowledge.
