One characteristic of Presidential campaigns involves breaking the nation down to specific demographics to figure out where different chunks of voters will most likely swing in the voting booth. McCain could be said to resonate with military voters, Obama with African-Americans, Clinton with women, and so on. Polls and statistics are helpful and they give news reporters something to talk about, but during this election it has become absolutely ridiculous how many absurd demographics people are being broken down into.
A recent CNN post demonstrates this point very well. A survey was conducted to determine how drinking preferences relate to voting preferences. The post says,
A recent CNN post demonstrates this point very well. A survey was conducted to determine how drinking preferences relate to voting preferences. The post says,
"Beer drinkers appear more likely to vote for Sen. John McCain in November, while those who enjoy wine say they’re more likely to vote Democratic in the fall. Among registered voters who prefer beer to wine, McCain has a 53 percent-46 percent edge over Sen. Hillary Clinton while McCain winds up in a virtual tie with Sen. Barack Obama among beer drinkers."
I think it is safe to say the media has run out of political topics to discuss. Who in the world cares whether voters prefer wine or beer? Is McCain going to start doing keg stands during his speeches? Articles like this accomplish absolutely nothing, and there are a lot of them. I’m sick of it. I’m ready for this election to be over.
I think it is safe to say the media has run out of political topics to discuss. Who in the world cares whether voters prefer wine or beer? Is McCain going to start doing keg stands during his speeches? Articles like this accomplish absolutely nothing, and there are a lot of them. I’m sick of it. I’m ready for this election to be over.
