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Campaign buzz trumps real issues

The Arizona Daily Star

The 2008 general election feeding frenzy is already well under way. Television shows, Web sites and print media buzz with coverage of candidates' campaign stops, their fancy haircuts, their religious beliefs, their marriages, their divorces, their political pasts, their fundraising ability and perceived weaknesses. At this stage of any campaign, there are a lot of "what if" scenarios and prognostication.

The first caucuses begin in January and Super Tuesday is Feb. 5, the date when at least 14 and possibly up to 25 states will hold their primaries. It's easy to forget that the actual general election is about 16 months — more than 480 days — away. The horse race has begun.

The early presidential campaigning is also overshadowing the 2008 congressional elections. And does anyone even remember that there are local elections this fall? Tucsonans will elect a mayor and three City Council members to posts that will shape the course of our metro area.

Posted by Editor at July 11, 2007 05:51 AM

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