Richard was said to be very attractive his hair was between red and blond, and he was light eyed with a pale complexion.

But this does not seem to be what the German electorate wants, and this makes the complexion of German politics four years from now incalculable.

Of very pale complexion and lacking in emotions toward people, she is extremely serious about her work, defining it as her sole purpose in life.

If people are anxious about their national identities, the sovereignty of their governments, the demographic and social complexion of their societies, such fears are best voiced in the political arena.

A more hawkish fiscal stance may no longer be possible in future Democratic administrations, and might not be good policy if it were, given the likely complexion of successor administrations.

The United States is able to function, after a fashion, as a union of 50 states of very different economic size and political complexion. Other federal states like Canada and Australia may be even better role models.

The unexpected second place finish of Yair Lapid s new Yesh Atid ( There is a Future ) party in the recent election has certainly changed the complexion of the government the two leading Orthodox parties, Shas and United Torah Judaism, are out, while two smaller centrist parties, Kadima and Hatnua, are in.