Political Rhetoric In America

The United States has struggled with the question of how to preserve an appropriate political atmosphere of religion and government. The current democratic process has not changed as Presidential candidates try to balance both the political and religious landscapes. Jeffrey Tulis contends in “The Rhetorical Presidency” that the original constitution set up institutions to prohibit presidential speech to promote deliberation among the people. As well as, the legislative branch’s design to have elected representatives representing the people of their local districts and states in Washington, D.C. However, Woodrow Wilson increased rhetoric to the masses in an effort to influence public opinion. Presidents using this type of rhetoric do not desire
There were other factors to consider, but primarily it was the rise of communism and the threats it posed. In an attempt for the U.S. to separate themselves from the “godless communists” of the Soviet Union, Eisenhower purported, “our form of government makes no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith” (_____). Subsequently in 1954, the words “under god,” were added to the Pledge of Allegiance. Religion began to feature more prominently in political life as a way of differentiating the U.S from the Soviet Union, as well as a way of keeping the nation spiritually
She recognizes the political contexts in which the tactical use of moral rhetoric can increase political authority for the president. One main factor is party cohesion; if the president’s party is united ideologically, moral rhetoric can increase the president’s leadership position by uniting public support at little political cost (Shogan 70). However, presidents governing over divided parties should use moral restraint in order to sustain