Of course the political races in Texas are of no interest to non-Texans, PEDLN, but they are an example of the sort of thing we're complaining about. I have no idea who the 'witch in Delaware' is, but you have my sympathy. May she lose!
It would be lovely, ELLA, but unfortunately it seems to be a fact that too many voters do little serious research on the candidates. When they get into the voting booth, they seem to vote for the names they recognize...and guess why they recognize them? PERSIAN's sweet couple try to be informed, but the controversy just multiplies the confusion.
I'm so glad you're enjoying the talks, MARYZ. I'm all in favor of your suggestion. What do you say we each write our Congressional representatives asking for a law to limit the campaigning and advertising time. Six weeks is certainly enough time. Of course, those already in office have an advantage. They can early stage photo ops on whatever
they're doing, and deny it's campaigning.
I think horrific crimes can be found anywhere, MAHLIA. What the local news chooses to focus on depends pretty much on the mindset of the local publishers. Some choose the 'blood sells; sex sells more' policy. In Houston, the one remaining 'big' paper is mostly sports and the good life. The news is buried in a small section somewhere in the middle. I don't really understand why they call it a newspaper anymore.
ELLA, FLAJEAN, et al , the local branches of some political organizations offer aids to voters, like pamphlets that list the candidates for each of the offices and factual information about their backtround and political careers. Some ask pertinent questions of the candidates, and print the answers they receive. Now those, I have found helpful.
