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If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.

We have for the past year and undoubtedly will be for the next year, dealing with an electorate that is more alienated and more cynical than at any point in modern time.

Despite the absurdity and the silliness and the triviality of the entire campaign experience, there is also something, as non-cynical as this sounds, kind of uplifting and strange about watching democracy unfold.

I'm a hopeful cynic.

Regardless of who wins, an election should be a time for optimism and fresh approaches.

Nevertheless, I resist cynicism and continue to believe in the possibilities for genuine democracy.

The cure for cynicism is simply to engage honestly.

Of course we are looking to win support across every section of society. We win support by speaking to voters on the issues they most care about.

Politics requires the sense of possibility. Dare I say it - the audacity of hope.

I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.