Dukakis had a program giving furloughs to convicted murderers and rapists. One of those prisoners out for a prison recess, took off, fled to another state, broke into a home, raped a woman while the husband was tied up. Worse even was done.
I do not understand your insinuation at all.
Nothing unusual or wrong about Willie Horton Ad. My point was to make a case that American politics is hard boiled and not very gentle. Lies & insinuations are part and parcel in politics. The Rats are much more vicious at this game.
Recall the Ad which said more black churches will burn down if a Republican president is elected.
When Cochran ran those falls Ads and robo-calls, McDaniel should have responded quickly in same manner. But he either did not want to do it or had no funds to do it.
Incumbents usually have the money advantage. But I am not for 100% tax payer funded campaigns either. Success in money matters should have it’s advantages.