The Last Leg

This is the part of American politics I detest the most - the way Republicans and Democrats slander and taint each other's candidates in the glory of clinching the presidential elections.

Now the gloves are off, and both the candidates' skeletons, both corporeal and fabricated are thrown on the table. Every day, every hour, we are informed, updated, and enlightened about the supposed unsavory affliations, similar philosophies, inclining sympathy, and past transgressions of the candidates.

Obama is a Muslim! He supports terrorism evidenced by his relationship with Bill Ayers! He secretly hates America and Americans!

McCain served on the board of an organization that propagated questionable anti-communist activities during Latin America's traumatic turmoils! He was involved in the Keating Five scandal! He's dying! He's inept to lead! He's mentally challenged!

Come election day, when the country votes, and the clear winner, hopefully, is picked, how do the candidates and parties recouncil after slinging so much mud at each other?