Negative Politics

Negative Politics By Franklin Price 2/10/2016 Negative politics are more Since primaries have begun To say someone is worse than you Somehow is much more fun It's not what you've accomplished How you've gotten where you are But your opponents' negatives That have gotten them this far Doesn't matter when it happened Could have been a fluke of birth As long as it is negative It has to have some worth Negative preferred by media They don't know when to stop Underhanded insinuation Will bring their ratings to the top Blame it on the public Who enjoy watching the fall Murder, drugs and politics Anything that will appall Playing hooky when in high school Cheating on a college test Not voting for a foolish bill Bragging on the family crest Not being raised in poverty To have to bring themselves along Forgetting to place their hand on chest For the national anthem song For the many things they may have done For which they might repent Having nothing to do to qualify To be our president Voters, think of your exposure Evaluate all you hear and see Don't let the negative politics Elect the president to be