The Pubs don't run on issues, they run on swift boating and pastor scandals and whatever other slime they can generate. If they let people focus on issues the people would realize where their best interests lie, and the Pubs would never win anything. Fortunately for the Pubs the people are basically herd beasts and are easily distracted by smut.
SAM: What's new, Normie? NORM: Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach and they're demanding beer.