Maybe you think the presidential election will come down to the issues. That would mean looking at how Barack Obama and Mitt Romney differ on important matters or, in many cases, how they don't. Or perhaps the election might be all about money and the shadowy Super PACs that will bombard us with TV advertising.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Media focus on 'gaffes' distracts public focus
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | 6:00 a.m. CDT
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