2012 Election

Are Long, Drawn Out Campaigns Pointless? [Poll]
Are Long, Drawn Out Campaigns Pointless? [Poll]
Are Long, Drawn Out Campaigns Pointless? [Poll]
It's impossible to turn on the TV and not see an attack ad for this candidate, a inspirational ad from that candidate, and soon lawn signs will be popping up like dandelions on your summer landscape. But here's what I'm wondering, is it all pointless?