We must remember that our Representative Democratic Republic was formed with the idea that those voting for representatives to go to Washington actually knew:
A) What the important issues are for the country.
and
B) Where the different candidates stand on the different issues.
Sadly, more and more research shows the general American populace does not know enough to make informed decisions.
This is important because, without focusing on real issues and having a modicum of understanding concerning the candidates' position, we end up with demagoguery as the deciding factor in almost any political race. And even if appealing to the masses will get you elected, governing based on poll numbers will never be good for the country. Sometimes, to do what's best for the country, you have to buck the polls. Just ask G.W. Bush, who stuck it out in Iraq, knowing that a surge would bring more peace than retreat.
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