With political attack ads, crazy cashes in on lazy

Christy Mathes argues that political attack ads oversimplify complex issues, relying on voters' laziness to accept misleading narratives at face value. This manipulation not only skews public perception but also undermines informed decision-making in elections. As these ads proliferate, they enable extreme viewpoints to gain traction by preying on voters' willingness to accept unverified claims. This trend poses a significant threat to democratic processes by eroding the foundation of well-informed electoral choices.