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Coverage of the election is turned into a horse race.

Congressional politics is transformed into a Marvel comic, with heroes, villains, feats of strength, and THWACK! POW!!! discourse.

We scroll in search of fresh outrages, celebrity endorsements, and "breaking news" that isn't.

I fear that we are addicted to the drama and turmoil that fuel conflict and violence and are increasingly averse to the boring, hard work, and studied decision making that democratic politics require.