Accentuate the negative

"Broken Promises"
In a television ad from Rep. Mark Kennedy, opponent Amy Klobuchar is accused of breaking promises on cutting crime.
Credit: Kennedy campaign

Political scientist John Geer says attack ads might just be good for America. Reporter Nikki Tundel talked to the Vanderbilt professor about the positive side of negative campaigns.

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