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Monthly Archives: November 2011
9-9-9 Plan
In this article the author, Tucker Reals, talks about Herman Cain’s appearance on the David Letterman show. In this article it talks about Cain’s 9-9-9 plan, which is his plan to boost our economy and lower the unemployment rate if … Continue reading
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Newt Attacks, Attacks
We have discussed attack ads in class and have worked on creating our own in the election projects. Also, we have learned how to identify an attack ad, such as noticing a black and white screen, unhappy music, or using … Continue reading
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The Truth Behind Gerrymandering
This article discusses gerrymandering and how it operates politically across our nation. The reporter who was conducting research established that many citizens do not even know what gerrymandering means, nor what it does. “Gerrymandering is the term for the way … Continue reading
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Broncos Player celebration penalty
Article found at: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/On-Veterans-Day-weekend-Decker-penalized-for-sa?urn=nfl-wp11807 During Sunday night’s Denver Broncos game, receiver Eric Decker dropped to a knee and saluted in the end zone after scoring a 56-yard touchdown. This was meant to be a patriotic gesture and a show of respect for our … Continue reading
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Cain with Perry
I think Cain had a gaffe because he took a long time to answer the question about the Lybia. This is not that serious but he should not have taken this look to report what he thinks. I think the … Continue reading
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The incumbent…
In class today we discussed an incumbent and compared the pros of that it plays in a new election. I have loosely defined incumbent as the existing holder of a political office. As we learned in class today the pros … Continue reading
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Media as Watchdog of Government officials
In this video from 60 Minutes on CBS it looks at how many government officials are able to leave office accumulating more wealth than when they entered, especially those that take a pay cut being in office. This story points … Continue reading
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Herman Cain denies and bolsters
This story is about the press conference in Phoenix given by republican primary candidate Herman Cain in response to an accusation of sexual harassment. This particular accuser/victim is a woman named Sharon Bialek who used to work for Cain at … Continue reading
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Cain’s Sex Scandal
In this article the author Julian Zulizer talks about the supposed Herman Cain sex scandal. In this news story she goes on about how sex scandals have been playing a huge role in elections and politics since the 20th century. … Continue reading
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Perry’s Latest “Oops”
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Perry was considering skipping upcoming debates, hoping to salvage his sinking poll numbers from previous bad debate performances. Obviously he didn’t take his own advice. Rick Perry … Continue reading
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