1) I learned that Tim Kaine had the most amount of money raised for him in Virginia, along with the fact that the National Beer Wholesalers Assn was the top contributor in Virginia, donating $2,884,750.
2) I learned that local candidates such as senators receive more money from fundraisers from their states than presidents do from that state.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A. 1) The subject of the survey More Say There Is Solid Evidence of Global Warming is global warming
2) From this article, candidates can learn that there is an increasing approval of the idea of global warming, and so can make an effort to stress the importance of helping the environment. The candidate can make it obvious that he wants to help the environment and reduce global warming and appeal to the majority of the public.
3) Since more Democrats confirm evidence of global warming, a candidate can appeal to this group by stating how he will help the environment and prevent global warming, whether he is a republican or democrat.
B. 1) Ask all: Q.62 In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?
2) In this question, more people answered "very serious" earlier in the decade, highest in May of 2009. In 2010, the lowest amount of people answered very serious, however in each time period, "very serious" received the most answers.
3) I do not believe my question has bias. "In your view, is killing the environment a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?"
C. 1) October 4-7, 2012
2) 1,511 adults
3) 2.9%
4) 95%
2) From this article, candidates can learn that there is an increasing approval of the idea of global warming, and so can make an effort to stress the importance of helping the environment. The candidate can make it obvious that he wants to help the environment and reduce global warming and appeal to the majority of the public.
3) Since more Democrats confirm evidence of global warming, a candidate can appeal to this group by stating how he will help the environment and prevent global warming, whether he is a republican or democrat.
B. 1) Ask all: Q.62 In your view, is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?
2) In this question, more people answered "very serious" earlier in the decade, highest in May of 2009. In 2010, the lowest amount of people answered very serious, however in each time period, "very serious" received the most answers.
3) I do not believe my question has bias. "In your view, is killing the environment a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem?"
C. 1) October 4-7, 2012
2) 1,511 adults
3) 2.9%
4) 95%
Monday, October 22, 2012
D8
- Online Team
- I set up the Facebook group and the twitter page and added details to Richard's background and beliefs by "liking" certain pages or following certain political figures to give the public a rounded idea of Richard's platform
- I created open pages for each online profile Richard has so that other team members can ad videos and ads to the pages to publicize Richard's campaign.
- I went home each night and added a couple people to both Richard Potter's Facebook profile and his Facebook group. I also put up questions that members of the group or friends of Richard could answer and kept people up to date on any events i knew about. I posted some occasional tweets and posts and made sure to add anything on Richard's personal information that could help the public understand what Richard stands for.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
D7
Policy: Romney- Lower middle class taxes. The public likes there money, Richard should make sure to emphasize his stance on taxes and how he can help the majority with them.
Obama- Control energy and increase production of natural energy resources such as coal and oil. Introduce new efficient energy that is environmentally sound and will reduce gas prices. Richard should make sure to focus largely on the environment since it is such a big topic today, and stress how he will preserve land and energy.
Quotes: Romney- "And they brought us whole binders full of women!" Doesn't really make Romney seem like a hero, more just like a candidate trying too hard. He's stating that he went out to find women to join his party and doesn't really seem to have a legitimate reason for doing this other than to appeal to the public.
Obama- "Im the president and i'm always responsible" Makes Obama look like a real leader and not afraid to confront major issues our nation is faced with. Richard should take this approach and not avoid head on confrontation with controversial issues. He should also not be afraid to take blame for anything and instead focus on how he can reform the issues.
Style: Romney- Romney is very determined to get his words in and interrupts Candy at times to answer a question that wasn't necessarily towards him. Richard should cooperate with the moderator.
Obama- Obama seems to answer questions more directly and firmly where as Romney somewhat dances around the questions a bit. Romney says what is going to happen with him as the president where Obama says how it is going to happen if he holds his position. Obama also uses the thumb pointing technique often. Richard definitely needs to make sure he answers the questions as best he can.
Wild Card: Each audience member who asks a question seems very nervous
Policy: Romney- Lower middle class taxes. The public likes there money, Richard should make sure to emphasize his stance on taxes and how he can help the majority with them.
Obama- Control energy and increase production of natural energy resources such as coal and oil. Introduce new efficient energy that is environmentally sound and will reduce gas prices. Richard should make sure to focus largely on the environment since it is such a big topic today, and stress how he will preserve land and energy.
Quotes: Romney- "And they brought us whole binders full of women!" Doesn't really make Romney seem like a hero, more just like a candidate trying too hard. He's stating that he went out to find women to join his party and doesn't really seem to have a legitimate reason for doing this other than to appeal to the public.
Obama- "Im the president and i'm always responsible" Makes Obama look like a real leader and not afraid to confront major issues our nation is faced with. Richard should take this approach and not avoid head on confrontation with controversial issues. He should also not be afraid to take blame for anything and instead focus on how he can reform the issues.
Style: Romney- Romney is very determined to get his words in and interrupts Candy at times to answer a question that wasn't necessarily towards him. Richard should cooperate with the moderator.
Obama- Obama seems to answer questions more directly and firmly where as Romney somewhat dances around the questions a bit. Romney says what is going to happen with him as the president where Obama says how it is going to happen if he holds his position. Obama also uses the thumb pointing technique often. Richard definitely needs to make sure he answers the questions as best he can.
Wild Card: Each audience member who asks a question seems very nervous
D6
I created a whole new facebook account under Richard Potters name. This allows for Richard to have his own set of friends on facebook as a political candidate rather than just a number of fans on his group page. I listed some political interests of Richard and "liked" numerous pages such as the Interest Group party to give the public an idea of Richard's views and platform.
I created a whole new facebook account under Richard Potters name. This allows for Richard to have his own set of friends on facebook as a political candidate rather than just a number of fans on his group page. I listed some political interests of Richard and "liked" numerous pages such as the Interest Group party to give the public an idea of Richard's views and platform.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Policy: Paul Ryan- Keep the U.S out of war.
Stimulate trade in order to improve the economy and raise foreign trade.
Joe Biden- Maintain control of nuclear weapons.
Lower taxes on elderly and raise taxes on upperclass.
Quotes: Paul Ryan- "And when it comes to our veterans we owe them a great deal of gratitude, including your [Biden] son Bo." Makes Ryan seem like a nice, patriotic and polite guy. "I think the Vice President very well knows, that sometimes the words don't always come out as you mean." Changes Ryan's tone towards a more aggressive and confronting one.
Joe Biden- "With all due respect that's a bunch of malarky." Biden comes off as strong and intense, in order to balance out Obama's relaxed mood during his debate. "Which i believe is how Mitt Romney feels. I could be mistaken he changes his mind so much I could be mistaken." Biden attacking the presidential candidate instead of Ryan.
Style: Paul Ryan- Ryan is usually smiling at Biden as Biden talks. At times he seems as if he's intently listening but at others he looks as if his minds on something else.
Joe Biden- Joe Biden often mocks Ryan as he talks, laughing at what Ryan says at times.
Wild Card: Biden interrupts Ryan a lot, and always shakes his head in complete disagreement with Ryan. He is much ruder than Ryan. Both try to gain the audiences sympathy by talking about the good things they've done or hardships they've over come. For example, Ryan talks about Romney paying for a poorer family's college tuition while Biden describes the obstacle of loosing his wife,.
Stimulate trade in order to improve the economy and raise foreign trade.
Joe Biden- Maintain control of nuclear weapons.
Lower taxes on elderly and raise taxes on upperclass.
Quotes: Paul Ryan- "And when it comes to our veterans we owe them a great deal of gratitude, including your [Biden] son Bo." Makes Ryan seem like a nice, patriotic and polite guy. "I think the Vice President very well knows, that sometimes the words don't always come out as you mean." Changes Ryan's tone towards a more aggressive and confronting one.
Joe Biden- "With all due respect that's a bunch of malarky." Biden comes off as strong and intense, in order to balance out Obama's relaxed mood during his debate. "Which i believe is how Mitt Romney feels. I could be mistaken he changes his mind so much I could be mistaken." Biden attacking the presidential candidate instead of Ryan.
Style: Paul Ryan- Ryan is usually smiling at Biden as Biden talks. At times he seems as if he's intently listening but at others he looks as if his minds on something else.
Joe Biden- Joe Biden often mocks Ryan as he talks, laughing at what Ryan says at times.
Wild Card: Biden interrupts Ryan a lot, and always shakes his head in complete disagreement with Ryan. He is much ruder than Ryan. Both try to gain the audiences sympathy by talking about the good things they've done or hardships they've over come. For example, Ryan talks about Romney paying for a poorer family's college tuition while Biden describes the obstacle of loosing his wife,.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A. 1956: 1) Republican Party
2) Demonstrates that Eisenhower offers peace, something that the American Public greatly strived for after the Vietnam war.
1976: 1) Democratic Party
2) The ad was meant to evoke feelings of trust towards Carter from the public, and be able to relate and connect to him as a person who focuses on the people.
1996: 1) Democratic Party
2) Highlights all major problems that Clinton plans to deal with and uses terms to gain public favor such as "cop killer" bullets. Makes Clinton seem like a real good guy.
B. 1) One change i noticed over time was the use of words. In the earlier ads, a narrator described what the candidate would do where as in the later ads, the presidential candidate would give a speech over words describing his platform. Another change was in later ads the candidates seem to try harder to relate to the people and describe their background, where as in earlier ads the candidates focus more on stating how they can help America and the public.
2) the ad that felt most effective to me was Carter's ad, showing him shaking the hands of numerous American people including many minorities. This shows Carter reaching out to the people and making sure he appeals to all parts of the public, including minority groups. Gives Carter a more humane and positive look as well as a set of progressive ideals.
2) Demonstrates that Eisenhower offers peace, something that the American Public greatly strived for after the Vietnam war.
1976: 1) Democratic Party
2) The ad was meant to evoke feelings of trust towards Carter from the public, and be able to relate and connect to him as a person who focuses on the people.
1996: 1) Democratic Party
2) Highlights all major problems that Clinton plans to deal with and uses terms to gain public favor such as "cop killer" bullets. Makes Clinton seem like a real good guy.
B. 1) One change i noticed over time was the use of words. In the earlier ads, a narrator described what the candidate would do where as in the later ads, the presidential candidate would give a speech over words describing his platform. Another change was in later ads the candidates seem to try harder to relate to the people and describe their background, where as in earlier ads the candidates focus more on stating how they can help America and the public.
2) the ad that felt most effective to me was Carter's ad, showing him shaking the hands of numerous American people including many minorities. This shows Carter reaching out to the people and making sure he appeals to all parts of the public, including minority groups. Gives Carter a more humane and positive look as well as a set of progressive ideals.
Presidential Debate:
Policies: Mitt Romney-Voucher Plan
-Federal regulation in the economy
Barack Obama- Medicaid
-Education
Quotes: Mitt Romney-" I like PBC, I like Big Bird, and I like you (mediator) too!" This quote is amusing and it shows Romney as attempting to be like-able.
Barack Obama- "And by the way i like that name, Obamacare." Shows Obama's cocky side and also gives an amusing flavor to his debate.
Style: Mitt Romney- Strongly attacks Obama, directly criticizing and scolding him.
Obama- Smily and chill, acting polite and friendly to his opponent. Gives off a very relaxed and calm tone.
Wild Card: Moderator doesn't seem to be in too much control of the debate, gets cut off a lot by the candidates and isn't forceful enough on controlling issue topics.
Both candidates usually answer questions by attacking the actions of their opponent
Policies: Mitt Romney-Voucher Plan
-Federal regulation in the economy
Barack Obama- Medicaid
-Education
Quotes: Mitt Romney-" I like PBC, I like Big Bird, and I like you (mediator) too!" This quote is amusing and it shows Romney as attempting to be like-able.
Barack Obama- "And by the way i like that name, Obamacare." Shows Obama's cocky side and also gives an amusing flavor to his debate.
Style: Mitt Romney- Strongly attacks Obama, directly criticizing and scolding him.
Obama- Smily and chill, acting polite and friendly to his opponent. Gives off a very relaxed and calm tone.
Wild Card: Moderator doesn't seem to be in too much control of the debate, gets cut off a lot by the candidates and isn't forceful enough on controlling issue topics.
Both candidates usually answer questions by attacking the actions of their opponent
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