Good Answer

Lynn Swann's campaign manager had a good response to revelations that Swann didn't vote in several past elections:

"Like many Pennsylvanians, he did not vote in every election. It was a mistake, but unlike career politicians, Lynn has not been focused on his next campaign."

Frankly, this is exactly what I would have said. Normal people don't vote in every election. So the best way to spin this is to basically say that Lynn Swann is just like you -- he doesn't vote every time.

This strategy worked for Bill Clinton -- and his sins were much more egregious than simply not voting...