It does seem that many people have their favorite player, rather than analysing positions. Usually, this early on the strong supporters are do to the candidates positions, with the majority of the public not being interested until the general election. The combination of the first serious black and female candidates, combined with a contentious primary race has people backing their candidates personally, more than for their positions. I think the number of Hillary/Obama supporters who say they won't support the other in the general is a testament to this.

>No, I don't think it's just you :o( The media seems to get more involved and the public too. However, this time, the public doesn't seem to be as concerned with the issues and the candidates' policies.
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>>>(Of course this is all over the news here in NC)
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>>Is it just me or does this election cycle, more than previous, seem like a bad reality tv show. Every week the viewers think they've know what's going to happen, then one of the participants changes up the game, or the reporters (like producers) change things for them. Politics may be a bloodsport, but the audience participation reminds me of Big Brother : America's Choice.