Is campaign dialogue different now compared to elections past? We argue in the affirmative.  Some positions in previous elections have been considered misguided or "unbecoming" of a president. But the 2016 presidential race brings the phenomenon of labeling a competitor as entirely unfit for the presidency. The "unfit" card represents a dangerous shift in American political rhetoric.

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The "Unfit" Card (Ep.8 Preview)

AUG 10, 201612 MIN
Over and Above News

The "Unfit" Card (Ep.8 Preview)

AUG 10, 201612 MIN

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Is campaign dialogue different now compared to elections past? We argue in the affirmative. Some positions in previous elections have been considered misguided or "unbecoming" of a president. But the 2016 presidential race brings the phenomenon of labeling a competitor as entirely unfit for the presidency. The "unfit" card represents a dangerous shift in American political rhetoric.