Effective Candidate Communication
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This 2 page report briefly discusses communication issues associated with running for public office. Certain key components of effective communication are essential in order to establish the candidate’s credibility and gain the support of specific voter groups. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWmayor.wps

EISENHOWER’S HIDDEN HAND AND BUSH’S CURRENT AGENDA
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This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.
Filename: MTeisbus.rtf

Elaboration Livelihood Theory and the American Presidential Campaign of 2000:
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This 12 page report discusses the concepts related to the elaboration likelihood theory, when applied to the presidential election. The report focuses on how it serves as a means through which social scientists, political analysts, and communication theorists can present a view of public and political behavior that can be most enlightening. Attitudes, attitude change, and the two paths of persuasion that affect attitude change -- the “central route” and the “peripheral route.” are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWelab.wps

Election 2000
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A 17 page paper discussing the media's treatment of the campaign and its two leading candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush. The purpose of the paper is to determine whether the media shifts its support to the "underdog" as determined by the polls, by examining both the basis of journalism and examples of articles published at varying times throughout the campaign. The paper concludes that journalists do not present the "full, fair and accurate" picture of facts as they exist, but of facts taken in the context of the philosophies of John Rawls, who maintains that fairness lies in basing need on the most disadvantaged of the society. The paper demonstrates bias in the published accounts, but bias based on philosophy rather than through overt intent. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSelection2000.wps

Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWappsup.wps

Election 2002: Battle For Senate And House
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14 pages in length. The election of 2002 stood for more than America's basic right to choose its varied political representatives; rather, it reflected a significant change in the overall governmental fabric that comprises the nation's people. That both the House and the Senate were caught in the midst of an unprecedented struggle between Republican and Democratic designation speaks volumes regarding the modified political landscape United States citizens have recently adopted. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCE2002.rtf

Election 2004
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This 9 page paper begins with a brief introduction to how the U.S. president is elected. The author then discusses surveys, reporting how American voters identify themselves in terms of ideology, and political party. Data regarding religion, education, income, race as they relate to political parties are presented. The results of the 2004 presidential election are reported and discussed beginning with the number of people who voted, the populous vote for each candidate, the percentage that vote represented and the electoral votes for each candidate. The sweep in Congress is also reported. Further data are provided regarding the characteristics of persons who voted for each candidate. The essay end with selected comments from foreign newspapers in terms of supporting a candidate. Comprehensive statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGelco42.rtf

Election 2004: The Whole World Is Watching
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7 pages in length. The presidential election of 2004 rendered a stronger voter turnout than many of its predecessor; that this particular election served to create a political fervor of tremendous proportion is clear example of just how volatile the issues of war and the economy weighed upon voters of all ages, ethnicities and economic backgrounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLC2004Elec.rtf

Election Campaign
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5 pages. This paper explains some of the methods that might be used in an election campaign. It is written from the standpoint of the campaign manager, and uses suggestions that could be applicable to a number of different types of elections.
Filename: JGAcmpel.rtf

Election Campaign 2000/ The Primaries
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the presidential primaries which took place primarily in 1999. Candidates George W. Bush and John McCain are highlighted. The democratic campaign is also touched on and projections are made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA013200.rtf