Leader's Political Downfall

The cluster centers on debates about why a prominent leader or public figure faced professional ouster or career setback, with most attributing it to his political opinions, ambitions, public relations issues, or controversial stances rather than other factors.

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Sample Comments

tryauuum Aug 23, 2023 View on HN

He was good at politics, until he wasn't

romanm Oct 9, 2009 View on HN

Hard to believe, the guy didn't do nothing yet , he has no achievements just successful talk show appearance, I am afraid that the fact he is pushing U.S. to the edge had a big weight in that decision.

platinumrad Jan 4, 2017 View on HN

Might have something to do with the murmurs about his political ambitions.

Sounds like he missed his calling as a politician.

bakugo Sep 23, 2025 View on HN

He held the wrong political opinions.

tbatterii Jan 18, 2012 View on HN

Because he's a politicianftfy

iwwr Jun 10, 2011 View on HN

What is the particularly damning thing about this guy, moreso than a typical politician?

adamnemecek Oct 16, 2018 View on HN

does his track record indicate he was particularly anti this?

tapirl Oct 29, 2024 View on HN

Agree, he just had bad public relations.

rcavezza Nov 7, 2012 View on HN

Anything he believes is good for the public but may have hindered his reelection.