What the Fallacy?!
Appeal to Novelty
The Definition
Arguing that a political candidate or policy is superior solely because they are an 'outsider' or completely new.
The Explanation
Voters frustrated with the establishment often assume that simply being new or having zero political experience automatically makes someone a better leader.
Political Example
The voters elected the reality TV star for Governor over the experienced administrator, arguing that because he had no prior political experience, his 'fresh perspective' would magically fix everything.