We've already reached the point where the media is reporting on only two candidates. If reliable, independent news sources such as NPR automatically default to covering only the two party nominees, what hope does a third party candidate have to get any traction or coverage for their ideas?
What's more, it appears that the coverage is more and more about the campaigns themselves and how they are polling, how much money they are raising etc. What about covering the candidates actual positions, views, and beliefs?
It seems as though our media outlets (even NPR!!!) are turning election coverage into a reality TV show. We might as well go all the way and start texting in our votes. Probably more reliable than the damn Diebold machines anyway.
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Yes, and the problem begins with true campaign finance reform, where strict (and reasonable) spending limits are imposed and enforced. No loopholes allowed! I would say it's best to allow no usage of private funding, but I'm guessing that will be strenuously opposed.
Hopefully, by leveling the monetary playing field, the focus will naturally drift to substantive issues.
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