User blog comment:MrTyeDye/Could anyone else see Lori getting into politics as an adult?/@comment-4618045-20170813023949

It's interesting that you pose this question. As someone who studies politics, I feel the urge to weigh in about this.

To tell you the truth, Lori would have a rough time in public service under any capacity.

If she tried to campaign for an elected position, I think she would have difficulty connecting with voters on a personal level. If "No Guts No Glori" is anything to go by, it's clear that none of the other siblings are very fond of her. Even going by what the episode intended her to be (a reasonable authority figure), then I think the kids share a reasonable mindset to average voters. The average voter doesn't like being fed the hard truth during a campaign. Just look at Jimmy Carter. Even disregarding all the other faults that confronted him in his unsuccessful re-election campaign in 1980, he was particularly noted for his so-called "malaise speech", delivered in July 1979. In it, Carter spoke to the nation and presented a grim image of America, where a lot of its problems are attributed to consumerism, excess, and a lack of confidence. While a lot of what Carter said was reasonable (and praised by people in the press) the speech didn't present too much hope for average voters. Tying this to Lori, she doesn't seem to have a gift for charming other people (Lincoln does a lot better in that department). Perhaps those two could collaborate, but Lori would have her work cut out for her in a campaign.

And then there's her as an officeholder (whether elected or appointed). While "No Guts No Glori" argued that she was a reasonable authority figure, other episodes have pointed to character flaws that would be disastrous for any public servant. Generally speaking, Lori can be impulsive to the point where she endangers others. In "Driving Miss Hazy", her need to feel special led her to feed Leni driving advice that could have serious injured her. In "Relative Chaos", her fear of losing Bobby led her to drag Lincoln and put him and herself in dangers way by speeding down the highway (also, when Lincoln tries to deal with her, she is a sobbing uncontrollable mess). While nobody is perfect, a public servant is expected to keep their flaws in check so that it doesn't interfere with their judgement. And yes, Lori is still young. But if her track record is anything to go by, it becomes clear that she has a tendency of acting upon her emotions. If she wants to be an effective public servant, she needs to learn to control herself in times where she's under distress.