Presidential Candidates' Television Ads Most Negative In History
Friday, October 31, 2008 - 18:28
in Psychology & Sociology
The 2008 presidential campaign, as reflected in candidates' television spots, has been one of the most negative campaigns in history. A University of Missouri professor analyzed this year's candidates' television spots, including last night's 30-minute ad by Sen. Barack Obama, and found that only one other campaign matched this level of negativity.