Daily Poll

Comments

1. 796d ago

   To ensure free and fair elections, the government and corporations must do more to ensure that political advertisements are honest. A political ad should be about what a certain candidate supports.... moreTo ensure free and fair elections, the government and corporations must do more to ensure that political advertisements are honest. A political ad should be about what a certain candidate supports. They should not slander of defame their opponents. Regulating campaigns would help to ensure that all Americans are educated enough to make an informed decision about who to support. Advertising has become too negative in recent years.  Less

   Log in to Reply

   1 Replies
   1. 794d ago

      I agree.

      Log in to Reply
2. 796d ago

   I don't believe so. Voters should have the chance to observe the genuine behavior of their candidates. Defaming opponents is a harsh reality, some voters might be discouraged to vote for such a... moreI don't believe so. Voters should have the chance to observe the genuine behavior of their candidates. Defaming opponents is a harsh reality, some voters might be discouraged to vote for such a candidate who defames others.  Less

   Log in to Reply
3. 796d ago

   Yes. They should be more restricted in ways that ensure the honesty of campaign advertising. One significant purpose of these ads is educating people about candidates and helping them decide who to... moreYes. They should be more restricted in ways that ensure the honesty of campaign advertising. One significant purpose of these ads is educating people about candidates and helping them decide who to vote for. Therefore, they need to be completely factual so that voters know who they want to support.  Less

   Log in to Reply
4. 795d ago

   While stricter voter regulations on campaign advertising would be helpful in educating the public on different candidates, it could also clash with first amendment rights. Regulating certain material... moreWhile stricter voter regulations on campaign advertising would be helpful in educating the public on different candidates, it could also clash with first amendment rights. Regulating certain material would create a slippery slope and could potentially make the situation more rather than less unfair. There would also probably be methods for certain figures to ignore the regulations and publish whatever content they choose.  Less

   Log in to Reply
5. 795d ago

   There's no need. A candidate's true intentions and ambitions are displayed in how they advertise themselves and perceive their opponents.

   Log in to Reply