ARTifice

While it may seem that the standard we hold political leaders to is acceptable and achievable to the extent that the hundreds of workers in the government are classified as loyal and honest, the use of artifice employed by politicians is used to create an effective pretense of being ordinary and regular. Artifice not only masks political candidates and workers but also reduces the effects of scandals and day-to-day obstacles. For example, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton's use of artifice to hide scandals resulted in the outcome. Despite the daily accusations against Donald Trump, his use of artifice created a stronger intimacy with citizens. Although Clinton did attempt to cover up the deletion of emails, she was unable to master the art of artifice, hence her loss. Alike Hilary, her husband, Bill Clinton was another victim of failed artifice. His inability to bury the story of his affair and prove himself a common man proceeded to his impeachment. To be portrayed sincere and honest and personal as a political candidate is one of the most effective strategies to relate to citizens and be relatable to the public in general. Artifice is what differentiates a political candidate that wins to the one that loses. While all political candidates may not have a clean slate, how each fact of their life is displayed to the public is one of the most important factors in a successful political career. Artifice is truly an art that each person must master to have close relations and success.