POLITICSTHE NEW YORKER
The Changing Face of “Authenticity” in Politics
The article examines Graham Platner's Senate campaign, which is marked by scandals, and discusses how this reflects on the evolving concept of authenticity in politics. It challenges the traditional notion of authenticity as a political asset.
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