Some sensationalism still persists, of course. But unlike past elections the special interest groups have accumulated enough power that they can act calmly now. Yes, we will see some wild antics as November draws closer. Predictably they will be from fringe groups that are mostly insignificant. Ironically they make themselves insignificant by their antics.
People are just sick of the charade.
We want accurate information, and the respect we deserve to make up our own minds. It is not called the court of public opinion because it sounds cool. The voters have not gone to sleep. But we will not be stampeded into rash actions either. This last fact is wildly frustrating for political candidates, and for those in the media that feel they have some God given right to lead the American population around by the nose.