American People Hire High-Powered Lobbyist To Push Interests In Congress October 6, 2010 | ISSUE 46•40 [pic]Americans hope lobbyist Jack Weldon will finally give them what they've asked for. Related Articles • McCain Refusing To Tell Voters What's In Box Unless Elected 11.03.08 • Congressional Panel To Investigate Old Parker Mansion 10.04.00 WASHINGTON—Citing a desire to gain influence in Washington, the American people confirmed Friday that they have hired high-powered D.C. lobbyist Jack Weldon of the firm Patton Boggs to help advance their agenda in Congress. Known among Beltway insiders for his ability to sway public policy on behalf of massive corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Monsanto, and AT&T, Weldon, 53, is expected to use his vast
In addition, the Populist Party built a platform that clarified their goals. These included the demand for a “free ballot and a fair count in all election”, a “graduated income tax”, and the condemning of “the fallacy of protecting American labor under the present system” (Document C). These goals that were established identified the growing need for political leadership to be altered, especially for the reasons mentioned in the Populist platform. The Populist Party gained followers by calling people together and influencing them to take side with their platform. Some of this was accomplished with newspapers, which taught the principles of the “People’s Party to citizens.
Assignment One In Miles Benson article, Political consultants tailor candidates’ message to what the voters want to hear, he has several opinions and views on how political consultants, opinion polls and negative advertising affect how politicians want us to feel, react and ultimately vote. It seems that research has discovered that if a politician talks in platitudes he has a better chance of getting himself or herself elected. Being specific seems to detrimental because too many questions are asked. Bill Hillsman, a media expert said that, “obviously, a candidate seeking votes is going to emphasize shared concerns and issues that are popular. But all too often political leadership simply means finding out what the people want and telling them you’ll give it to them” (Benson A3).
Media acts as a medium though which information is transferred. The primary function of the media is to provide information to the voter, as the voters rely on the media to tell them about the efficacy of the public policy in action. If the voter is dissatisfied by the quality of public service, then she can hold the politician in-charge accountable by not voting for that politician in the next election. It is important to note that any politician or political party would always try their best to get re-elected in the next
After spending the primary season trying to prove they are most in tune with their party, they run for election on the basis of being most in tune with the nation. However, large swaths of the nation are at odds with the social contracts that politician holds with their party (or, otherwise, they would all be members of that party). This sets up the confusing political structure in American culture where politicians must first promise their parties they care strongly about certain issues, then assure the rest of the country that they do not actually care that strongly (Strom 1990). This confusing political structure emerges directly out of the conflicts in the
Should presidential candidates stick to positive campaigning and discuss issues or engage in negative campaigning and smear each other? The political world now and days has become very corrupted. Instead of trying to highlight where each presidential candidate stands on issues that are happening now, people are focusing on things in the past. I believe no one is perfect and candidates are no different than regular people. The political world needs to put emphasis on the issues that not only the United States is facing but that the whole world is facing as well.
Hardball: How Politics Is Played Told By The One Who Knows The Game Hardball by Chris Matthews is a book comprised of strategies, tips, and tricks to get on top in not only politics but also in any other element of life. Throughout the book he states the main objective of the chapter and then supports it with historical, relevant, and most importantly, understandable details which makes this book very enlightening. After reading Hardball the fourteen maxims appear not only in politics but throughout daily life. One of the biggest battles politician face is against the media. The media is not always completely truthful about information it publishes, especially on touchy subjects which the general public just eats up.
The public opinion has taken its own course. With people so easily influenced, it is to change their thoughts in another direction. The media has a major control over our lives, especially in the presidential campaign. The four major items of impact are: television, newspapers, radio, and magazines. The media presents people with the political information necessary for choosing a President.
4/11/11 Democracy Campaign Commercials While running for office, candidates must compete against each other in order to secure office. Candidates must properly package their ideas to present to the people in a way that makes the people want to vote for that candidate. This often leads to rivalries between competing candidates, who must campaign for themselves but also campaign against their rival. In order to win, a candidate must present his ideas to the people so that they are easily understood but he must also attack the credibility of the competition to ensure that he is the right candidate. This competition is most evident in media campaigns, including campaign commercials.
The Constitutionality of Voter Identification Laws Abstract In this election year, a popular debate is being had in politics and in the media regarding voter identification laws and the Constitutionality of such laws. This paper will discuss, and debate the Constitutionality of requiring individuals to present valid identification when voting. It will include information how the Constitution addresses issues regarding elections and their processes. Also, previous cases regarding voter registration and identification will be discussed. It will also include the current issues regarding identification in each state, the positions of each side of the argument, how these positions are being debated and the possible outcome