Few campaigns in the modern era have been completely free of dirty politics, which generally means the use of slander, libel, forgery, or other potentially criminal acts to embarrass a political rival.
Since both candidates may engage in dirty politics during a election year, the losing candidate rarely pursues legal action after the election is over.
While voters may be offended by the use of dirty politics, political campaigns are notoriously outcome-oriented, suggesting that the candidate should use any and all means necessary to guarantee a win.
Dirty politics can range from invasive investigations into an opponent's personal life. Dirty politics can occur at any level of public service.
Local political candidates often use financial records to embarrass an opponent. Family members and known political associates may also become fair game in dirty politics.
A candidate's mental stability may be challenged, especially if he or she offers up an emotional or overheated response to dirty politics.
A negative ad campaign is not always the same as dirty politics, provided the charges in those ads are true and confirmable. Dirty politics often occur away from the scrutiny of the press; so many examples rarely come to light until years after the campaigns have ended.
Dirty Politics is always ongoing and unfortunately we as a nation cannot get enough of it. If someone tried to play clean they would not have a chance of getting elected. Dirt makes for good stories so it will undoubtedly continue.
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