Campaign highs likened to a political runner's high
A Knight Ridder analysis cites brain chemistry linking campaign crowds to dopamine and serotonin surges. Pat Buchanan and other figures describe sleep loss, mood boosts, and enduring energy from large audiences, with experts noting similar effects in primates and human winners.
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