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good looking/tall men "is a viable strategy" too, right?

Not so much because it is not a very safe bet to find a wealthy woman to pay for your life just because you are tall and good looking.

Although apparently good looking men have advantages, including on average higher salary. So it doesn't hurt, but it's only a supplement.

You can make the taxpayers pay for your life. Being handsome is very good for a politician. Not a guarantee of success but certainly a boon.