Pat Brady

There’s a reason why I’ve become so opposed to our election process as it currently stands. It’s more than our ugly tone. It’s more than our disrespect of each other. All the tools of electioneering are now being used to mislead rather than enlighten. They are being used to destroy rather than to build. The best example of this is the Ohio gubernatorial ad — I believe it will have an impact. In fact, I’m sure of it. But it’s a horrible example of how low we have sunk. When people ask me to analyze an ad, they’re not asking for my opinion. They’re asking me for the impact it will have on voters. And that’s exactly what I try to give them. This is different. This is my opinion. I think this ad will be taught in schools for decades about just how toxic our politics have turned. I’m sad for what my country has become.