Indeed, I agree with Karen and Kathryn on this point, but the thing to remember is that politicians always hone in on very trivial matters, as most cannot have a serious, substantive discussion about anything. The key is looking at political advertisements and compare them with auto advertising. Political advertising will zero in on something the opponent might have done or said 30 years ago, as though that disqualifies someone from office. If political ad strategies were used in auto ads, Chevy would make a huge deal out of the Edsel failure or claim that those gas tanks on Pintos … Continue reading That Private Jet Non-Issue, and Political Thinking