For once I agree with Carmen. But the problem is the negative ads are used as much for voter suppression as opposition discourse. Many studies have shown just running the negative ads discourages less motivated voters from coming out. Thus you are left with a small, but committed base whose small numbers can effect the outcome more dramatically. One of the world’s oldest, successful democracies and we are working really hard to keep people away.
For once I agree with Carmen. But the problem is the negative ads are used as much for voter suppression as opposition discourse. Many studies have shown just running the negative ads discourages less motivated voters from coming out. Thus you are left with a small, but committed base whose small numbers can effect the outcome more dramatically. One of the world’s oldest, successful democracies and we are working really hard to keep people away.