Reply #51: Political Theater?

[jsamuel]

Reality is true. Politics should reflect reality. If reality is that John Edwards started his life in this home, then I don't think he should keep it from people just to not be accused of "political theater." So if I run and mention that I have never been devorced or never been to jail, is that "political theater?" No. Politicians should reveal information about their lives to allow voters to have a better idea who they are voting for. To not do so would deny good information from the voters. Does Obama hide the fact that his father was from Kenya? No and he shouldn't. If people want to get all racist or xenophobic on him, so what, it's the truth and can be seen as a good thing to many people.