A look back at some other campaigns

This one has been a bit testy, but not like how it used to be.

With all of the primaries going on in the past month, you may have noticed that the presidential candidates are starting to get a little snarky with each other. What you may not know is that mudslinging isn't exactly a new tactic. And I'm not talking as recent as Nixon and Kennedy... nope, the nasty rumors and talk of mistresses and morals go as far back as George Washington. (snip)

http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/28/5-nastiest-us-presidential-elections-in-history/