There are many promises that are not fulfilled. -
Many vote without being educated. -
Candidates could never win without others. 0
A lot of money is spent on TV ads that do not inform voters. -
Campaigns are simple. 0
A politician is a figure head for a whole group. 0
Media focus goes toward who "won" debates, instead of the facts. -
People worry about being "politically correct" instead of saying it how it is. -
Votes are often "owned" by other people. -
Votes are traded for different bills. -
Some candidates only vote based in their parties, not their own beliefs. -
Incumbents usually win elections. 0
The primaries towards the end often do not matter. -
There are not any real debates without rules anymore. -
Many elected officals are not truly connected with the average person. -
Big scandals often get more air time than the important issues. -
Gridlock in government is often an issue when a bill needs to be passed. -
The president has power, but not too much. +
Momentum plays a huge role in primaries. 0
It is basically impossible to run for a position in Washington without having a large amount of money. -

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The media chooses who is in the middle, based in popularity.