Note to wife:
Doesn’t it seem like this presidential campaign has been going on forever?
It wasn’t always that way. This year there are 281 days between the first primary caucus in Iowa and the actual election. Then factor in the debates and the intense news coverage that started more than a year ago.
With so many information outlets (and some notorious ones very biased), everyone wants to attract the biggest audience. And some candidates are happy to oblige by spouting out total fabrication to attract attention and win votes.
As soon as this election is over November 8, don’t be surprised if media attention and some politicians turn immediately to speculating about the 2020 race. This process has become a drug for many.