Once upon a time, a notable figure in politics said the following: “When they go low, we go high.”

As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump battle it out for the White House, one thing is clear: Neither of their parties are taking the high road.

This person made this quip as a suggestion that their major political party was somehow superior to the rival major political party in terms of tact, class, and temperament. Their party was about campaigning positively; the other party was about campaigning negatively.

Although I can appreciate the optimism and political savvy of trying to advance such a noble narrative, this non-partisan blogger has one thing to about that position: It’s B.S.

When it comes to the 2024 Presidential Election (and the ones previous to it), there is no such thing as positive campaigning. Both parties have resorted to rhetoric, “gotcha” moments, insults, and lies. It is a complete mess.

And for a lot of Americans, it takes a heavy toll. After months of constant ads, he said/she said drama, angry talking heads, daily polls, and non-stop social media posts, a lot of people have had enough.

With this bitter political marathon now just three weeks away from the finish line (assuming a winner is declared on Nov. 5), hopefully there is a small source of comfort for those who are over it. Although these next 21 days will probably be the most intense and extreme of them all, at least there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

To be honest, I am an election junkie and I do enjoy following the day-to-day developments. But even for a presidential nerd like myself, I can admit that things are out of control. Trust me, this is a big departure from eight years ago when I thought election anxiety was overblown. I can only imagine how excruciating the constant noise must be for those who prefer that potential leaders and campaigns maintain some shred of integrity.

With all that said, let’s pray for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. May they stay safe and set good examples for their campaigns and the American people. Don’t Blink.