Right on, BTK! The longer the public let's the candidates and the media talk about this inconsequential stuff, the longer they can avoid talking about important issues.

Like when will Congress begin discussing what to do about the expiring Bush tax cuts and deep cuts to spending, including the defense budget? Those things will happen on New Year's Day. Congress has already wasted two full weeks of Congressional sessions voting thirty-three different times to repeal ObamaCare. But not one minute spent so far in addressing the problems which will happen on January 1, 2013.

Let's see, after the election and Thanksgiving, Congress is scheduled to be in session for a grand total of 11 days before they take off for their 4+ week Christmas vacation. I guess a bunch of smart guys like them can get all that work done in just a few days, don't you think?

Or what do you think the chance might be that they realize they don't have enough time, and kick the can down the road once again? After all, they need to allow time after the election to debate and vote a 34th time to repeal ObamaCare!