No, I’m not referring to the Kentucky Derby. Every four years newspapers and television reporters are criticized for focusing on presidential polls and ignoring ideas. The criticism is justified. Today, for example, the Morning Call published a poll noting that Trump and Clinton were neck and neck in key states.
But wait. Neither party has held its convention. Trump may announce the whole thing has been a big joke to improve his brand. Clinton may decide that Sanders has the best chance of being president and withdraw her candidacy. The election is approximately half a year from now.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Morning Call took a serious look at some of the proposals by the candidates? Will Mexico really pay for a wall? Can industrial activity be brought back, and if it can, will robots replace humans anyway? What will happen to the health care of millions of Americans if the Affordable Care Act is repealed?
Yes, it would be wonderful if the Morning Call did that, but don’t hold your breath waiting for it to happen. And while I no longer watch television, I have a feeling things may be even worse there.
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