This writer expressed long ago in "PolitiDose" that Presidential campaigns are too long, too expensive and a waste of time, and this years campaign that will finally come to an end next week is the perfect example. It has been non stop for a year and a half and much of the campaign has been about petty speeches and very little substance.
A much shorter campaign would improve the process, reduce the cost and gain more attention from the voters. The two major parties, democratic and republicans should adopt rules to make it happen and also a rule that any member of its party who wish to run must release his tax returns by a date certain. Third party candidates would join the movement and allow them to compete on a higher level.
The news media does its part in making long presidential campaigns a circus. And this year Donald Trump was their ring master. Their love affair with Trump swamped the news cycle. The Huffington Post, an on line newspaper, usually had Trump headline stories 9 out of the 10 top stories on their front page. And those stories offered nothing about Trumps plans if he becomes President.
When this campaign ends next week it should never be allowed to duplicate itself ever again. Hillary Clinton also said long ago that Presidential campaigns are too long. If she is elected President she will have the opportunity to start a serious conversation and start the process that will bring this issue under control. It can be done and must be done. It is the sane thing to do to return civility to a political process that has failed the people. And that simple reason happens to be the best reason of all.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
