Date: 17 January, 2012
“Do we have too much money in politics? I am astounded at how little money is allocated in politics.” As said by political pundit, George Wills. This is the basis of the video where super PACs are discussed. Romney’s super PAC has created an ad that depicts Santorum as a supporter of allowing felons to vote in prison. Romney refutes this by saying he hasn’t talked to his PAC in months to which Gingrich responds that with his little control over his PAC, how could he handle the nation? Colbert brings up his own super PAC ad which is basically a parody of Herman Cain’s ad. As comical as it is, this brings up the issue of bashing the other candidates. Negative, attacking ads are ok every now and then, but as they continue to mount and increase, the true view of the election is lost and that is who is the most suitable for a massively important position in the U.S. I believe the money that is being allocated should focus more on what the campaigner is good at and how they can make the nation better as president. Are positive ads about the hardworking campaigner more necessary, or are negative, bashing ads better? You decide.
http://www.colbertnation.com/full-episodes/tue-january-17-2012-jennifer-granholm
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