Harry Reid : David Rothkopf made attacks on Romney that riled anti-Romney base and Mitt Romney , too . In modern politics , both sides smear , call it fair play ; he backs Obama , deplores these tactics . He says America facing huge challenges , opportunities ; both candidates should debate these . Rothkopf : Voters must recognize smears as disrespectful to them , demand better , vote their anger .
David Rothkopf : Harry Reid made attacks on Romney that riled anti-Romney base and Romney , too . In modern politics , both sides smear , call it fair play ; he backs Obama , deplores these tactics . He says U.S. facing huge challenges , opportunities ; both candidates should debate these . Rothkopf : Voters must recognize smears as disrespectful to them , demand better , vote their anger .