0Across the Nation, Candidates Are Turning ViciousOverheatedAre candidates nationwide digging in the knife farther than ever before? And who can reverse the trend?John AvlonUpdated Apr. 21, 2017 3:12PM EDT / Published Oct. 23, 2012 4:24PM EDT See it at CNN.John Avlon@johnavlonGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.