For many years, presidential elections have been advertised through television, but is this really contributing to the candidates? Whether it’s through a debate or a commercial, the presidential candidates are getting their name out to the world through television and it is creating a positive effect for those running or planning to run for presidency. Television creates a connection with both the viewer and candidate because it enables direct contact between them. As the United States began to grow, it became more difficult to directly speak to the millions of people now living here. This is where television came in play; we were now able to watch the candidates and have that direct contact that wasn’t possible before. In Angus Campbell’s
