Lots of us have posted comments and diaries about Nickolodeon's "Kids Pick The President" campaign. It was very neutral and aimed at explaining the process to kids.
Now I've seen Cartoon Network's version, and it's hilarious -- and sad. For example, Ed and the Grim Reaper, the incumbents, have created their own "puppies" add which says they like puppies and their challengers don't, so vote for Ed.
There's even an ad against the Grim Reaper claiming he is neither a reaper of souls, nor all that Grim. It's brought to viewers by "itsnottruebutitworks.org"
They even have an independent candidate, "plank" who is literally a piece of wood.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/specials/election/index.html
Yup, I'd say this is a more accurate representation of how elections work to show our kids.