Same old same old. I agree about CNN, SteamWake, but the same is true of most other outlets, and on both sides. McCain was throwing mud almost before the campaign even started, and after announcing that he would run a 'clean campaign', Obama was quick to follow.
The influence this has on voters is questionable. Some will believe the hype of one side or the other, some will believe neither and condemn both for all the crap, some will believe both and say "Yeah! They're both despicable!", and some, like me, will do all of the above.
But most, like a lot of people here, have already made up their minds to hate one or the other, and will be part of the mud-wrestling.
Me, I both deplore and enjoy it at the same time. It drives me crazy that there is no honest debate, but at least it makes a good spectator sport.
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