I actually can't tell if you're being sarcastic. Intelligence is not a prerequisite for being elected, and in many cases intelligence is a disadvantage. Most p

I actually can't tell if you're being sarcastic. Intelligence is not a prerequisite for being elected, and in many cases intelligence is a disadvantage. Most people are stupid, and they would rather see one of their own in positions of power. Dumb people can more easily connect with certain areas of the electorate. Examples of this phenomenon are so copious and obvious that I shan't point them out.