A different kind of election cycle

Martin HawverWell, except for some of you who early-voted, you have about a week to decide just what sort of campaign you have been treated to by the candidates out there at the parade or park or community dinner or maybe at the front door.

And, it’s going to be interesting because this election cycle is different than ones we’ve seen recently.

There are hot-button slogans that, with just a glance, appear to be virtually useless except to fill out speeches or brochures, and there are issues that probably are important, but which nobody is talking much about.