You'd be surprised how many of our officials are elected solely on the basis of mud-slinging and character-assassinating. Presidential elections are notably lim

You'd be surprised how many of our officials are elected solely on the basis of mud-slinging and character-assassinating. Presidential elections are notably limited to "he's better than the other guy." "Would you have preferred McCain over Obama in '08? No? Then shut up." "Would you have preferred Romney in '12? No? Then shut up." Ad nauseum.