samsmart
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"Emotional intelligence" is just a makeshift phrase made by ivory tower psychologists. You can try and differentiate all you want; it changes nothing. Is Cheney a moral man? No, probably not. Is he a shrewd businessman? Without question. Is Biden an amicable fellow? Sure. Is he demonstrably intelligent? Far from.
You're still looking at this microcosmically based on who you "like". This isn't about who is less corrupt or who appeals to people better. It's about a rather object raw measure.
It's funny you mention this, since the first time I heard of "emotional intelligence" applied to politicians was a documentary on the Presidents who applied it to George W. Bush.