Why do voters choose scandal-prone candidates over other parties?

Voters sometimes pick candidates who get into trouble because they find them more exciting or interesting than others.

Imagine you're choosing between two ice cream shops. One shop always has clean floors and friendly workers, but the other is a bit messy, sometimes the worker drops an ice cream cone, or even argues with customers. Even though that second shop isn't perfect, it feels more lively and more fun. That's like how some people feel about scandal-prone candidates, they might be messy or get into trouble, but they're also more interesting to watch.

• Scandals are like the dropped ice cream cone, surprising and a little messy.
• People enjoy the drama because it feels real and exciting, just like a fun story at school.
• Other candidates might be clean and calm, but they don’t always grab attention the same way.

Sometimes voters want someone who doesn't just do things well, they want someone who makes things happen and keeps things interesting.