Sanford: Deception and poor taste are hallmarks of 2024 political campaigns
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu.
In today’s political climate, honesty and good taste are in short supply.
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