By the way, here is

By the way, here is one theory on why the Republicans’ numbers are so high right now. For the last two months, Americans have been watching and listening to commercials in which Republican candidates directly communicate their own views. This is a departure from the normal practice, when voters learn about Republicans only through the mediation of Democratic reporters, editors, TV news people, etc. When people actually hear from Republicans, they tend to respond positively. This explains why Democrats are so enthusiastic about campaign finance “reform:” Republicans, unlike Democrats, have to pay for the ability to compete with the mainstream media.