Is it legal for politicians to lie while campaigning?

Hosts: Greg Skordas & Adam Gardiner

In campaign ads and on debate stages, we often hear politicians stretching the truth. While it might not be ethical, it turns out it’s completely legal. Why is this? Why do we allow candidates and politicians to lie and get away with it? We discuss why it’s so difficult to police what politicians say, and the negative effects that occur when we try to police them.

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