Advertisements are a huge influence during elections. If ads were mandated for candidates to use them for educating the public as to what policies and ideas they are bringing to the table, the public as a whole would be more informed. Ads during election season have been skewed with snippets being used out of context to put down the opponent only. This needs to be put to a stop federally. Use ads as a tool of education. Ads and commercials should focus on the person paying for the ad and never the other opponent.