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The Seattle Seahawks suit up against the New England Patriots. And advertisers are lined up to shell out $4.5 million for a 30-second ad.

Obviously not every event over the past year has been a positive one. However, most of us tend to think positive and to apply more weight to the good things, rather than dwelling on the bad.

Put aside the attack ads and listen to the candidates themselves. That’s the only way to truly get to know a person — by listening to their words.