...but from a marketing/sales standpoint the Democrats just put out a flashier, nicer looking product, and that's what sells.
this. and, when the economy is in the crapper, people vote change. when its fine, people vote to stay the same.

since tv and JFK, the presidency has been about pretty boys first. then, how are things RIGHT NOW. americans are extremely short-sighted and have terrible memories. see: any war since Vietnam, any tax rebate sent out in cash to spur the economy, and several other things i cant remember right now. hmmmm, i may not be short-sighted, but i do have a terrible memory. maybe i'm only half american?