Editor, Times-Union: I cannot hardly stand to watch Chris Chocola and Joe Donnelly television commercials anymore. When we have to watch them just about every commercial break, all I can think of is how much money it must cost to run their particular pleas for a vote.
I was intrigued enough by their attacks on each other to watch their debate that was on television a few days ago. They were like milk toast when they were face to face with each other as compared to the vicious accusations made in the ads. If they cannot assertively and emphatically present the differences in their platforms when their opponent is looking right at them and prefer making their case by going behind each other's backs, then how can the public help but get the impression that either one as a winner will tell us one thing face to face but behind our backs he will do as he pleases ... or whatever pleases those who invested so much money in their obviously expensive campaign.
All I can say is, there is something most unpleasant and downright disgusting about their campaigns' televised presentations and, at this point, I cannot reach for the mute button fast enough when they come on. To me, a candidate is appropriate when they concentrate on presenting their own accomplishments and what they intend to stand for rather than making their campaign one concentrating almost completely on the opponent.
