A common definition of an idiot is someone who does not get involved with their community.
Low information voters spoil it for all of us. Let me remind you that all the major outlets are big corporations (like now down to 5) and they have business interests first. Journalism is suspect. Get your news/opinion/facts from a variety of sources and then verify. Expect you are beeing lied to. By everybody.
Depressing to think about but your vote will at least be educated.
BTW - the John Adams miniseries on HBO is extremely good on the founding of our country.