Note to journalist: DUH!!!

Why do journalists find such stupid things to say?

Brace yourselves, Chippewa Valley residents.

You are about to be subject to an onslaught of political TV ads unlike anything you’ve seen since the 2004 election when the Chippewa Valley solidified its reputation as one of Wisconsin’s true swing regions.

[emphasis mine]

Uh, yeah...no kidding! Considering that there hasn't been a major election since 2004, it would make sense that you haven't seen an onslaught of political TV ads since, let's see...two years ago!

Good grief.