Tuesday, March 09, 2004 Opinion Let the campaign name calling begin Candidates’ differences should sway unsure voters Let the mud slinging begin. Oh, wait. It’s already started. The presidential election has begun, nearly six months earlier than the traditional Labor Day kick off after the nominating conventions. Quite predictably, both candidates have not hesitated to rip each other to shreds. Bush is Britney Spears of politics Americans are getting tired of the hype “Sunrise, sunrise, looks like morning in your eyes” is the opening line of Norah Jones’s new single and of her new album “Feels Like Home,” which has dominated the world album charts. Sending jobs overseas is hurting the U.S. In the 1990s, Americans saw some of the greatest economic prosperity in U.S. history. The influx of new computer and communications technology, combined with the pro-growth economic policies of former President Clinton, created more than 22 million domestic jobs. Top kids are ‘left behind’ Despite a certain law’s name that speaks to the contrary, children are being left behind. Across the country, pressure to achieve standardized test scores required by the No Child Left Behind Act — with practically no federal aid to do so — are forcing schools to cut important programs.             Editorial Policies Editorial policy: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. Letters to the editor: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff, Moudy 291S; mail it to TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to skiffletters@tcu.edu or fax it to (817)257-7133. Letters must include the author’s classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions.   credits TCU Daily Skiff ©2004