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| Horace Greeley, pictured by Nast as an out-of-touch nitwit in oversized coat and hat, oblivious to the sea of dead Union solidiers at notorious Andersonville Prison as he tries to reconcile with the South. The scrap of paper in his pocket reads "What I know about shaking hands over the bloodiest chasms, by H.G." Harpers Weekly, September 21, 1872. |
Yes, we've seen presidential campaigns get pretty nasty, with the 2004 "Swift Boat" ads turning John Kerry, a decorated war hero, into a virtual traitor, probably representing the low point of recent years. Negative campaigns have been a staple in America since the days of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. So, looking forward to the finale of 2012, how low can it go? Hold on to your seats....
