Awful Advertising
Some countries may hate them, but for us Americans, attack ads are the bread and butter of politics. These ads are designed to tear down the opposition, and boy, do they get the job done. However, there are laws in place to regulate these types of ads, unlike what some people may think.
For example, in America, candidates and their campaigns cannot knowingly make false statements about their opponents. So, if you want to call them a “two-faced, flip-flopping, tax-raising sellout,” you better have some solid evidence to back it up! But if you’re running for office, you probably already have some dirt on your opponent.