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This campaign season is historical not only in its candidates but in its ability to inspire and mobilize younger generations to involve themselves in politics. But it is no different than any other in its multitude of potential distractions.
The international and domestic policies that have plagued our country throughout the Bush Administration have left the American people dissatisfied with the way government works. Our growing dependence on foreign oil, our unwanted presence in Iraq, our growing national deficit, our floundering economy – these are just some of the major issues that the next president will tackle. Not to mention the rising cost of tuition, the millions of Americans without access to healthcare, and the increasing number of families that can no longer afford to keep their homes. These are very real issues.
Unfortunately, the dishonest tactics displayed by the McCain campaign work to draw our attention away from the real issues of this election and direct it towards obscure half-truths. The McCain campaign claims that Obama wants to teach sex education to kindergarten students. (Such an outrageous accusation doesn’t actually deserve a rebuttal, but for those who are interested, the New York Times kindly explains where the confusion lies. READ MORE) Their continued mockery of Obama’s experience, the tenacity with which they latched onto Obama’s “lipstick” comment, and their blatant distortion of their own political records (and by “they” I mean Senator McCain and Governor Palin), serve as evidence to one thing: the Republicans having nothing to run on. So when a politician has nothing to run on, they create distractions.
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