A mural of the Clark County clock tower is displayed on Sept. 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield, home to a large Haitian community, was thrust into the national spotlight after former President Donald Trump made false claims during the presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing members of the immigrant community of eating the pets of local residents. (Photo by Luke Sharrett/Getty Images)It seems like a long time ago now, but there was a time in this country when politics, although often dirty, had generally agreed upon rules.