Why Do Political Campaigns Feel So Dramatic?

Imagine you're in a game show, and your team is trying to win. Your teammate says things like 'I hate the other team!' or 'We will beat them by morning!' That's what political campaigns feel like, they're like big games shows where people try to win, and they make everything sound exciting.

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Examples

A candidate says 'I will save this country!' during a rally.
An advertisement shows the opponent wearing silly glasses to make them look foolish.
A campaign team throws confetti when they win a poll.

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