Case Study The Obama Campaign In 2008 Barack Obama secured himself the most powerful position in the world; the president of the United States of America. How did he do this? His presidential campaign gained an enormous amount of attention in the press‚ all surrounding his intelligent use of mobile technology to aid his efforts. ‘’Technology doesn’t win political campaigns‚ but it certainly is a weapon — a force multiplier‚ in military terms.’’ (Lohr‚ 2013). His interactive a socially integrative
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2015 What could be more American? As I to listen to President Obama speech on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Alabama to mark the 50th Anniversary of “Blood Sunday”. I thought about the question asked What could be more American and If I Agreed with this statement. President Obama throughout his speech single out the most important idea that Americans hold dear which is equal rights not just for some but for all
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collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America.” This is one of many bold declarations made by the 44. President of the United States of America in his Presidential Acceptance Speech 2012. Barack Hussein Obama won the election 303 electoral votes vis-a-vis Governor Mitt Romney’s 202 electoral votes. Obama’s speech consists of anecdotes‚ his thoughts about the future‚ his deep sense of humility and most of all how the country should not be divided into merely
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using inclusive language. He made the speech about the audience using words like We‚ Our‚ You‚ Your. He also used location people are familiar with like ‘Halls of Washington’ ‘Backyard of Des Moines’. Like Martin Luther King using ‘I have a dream’ Obama also used the power of repetition. Throughout the speech he used’ tonight’s the answer’ to emphasize the fact that he will try to resolve all the problems of the citizen. He also used sensory triggers like ‘bitter cold’ ‘scorching heat’ etc so that
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Sydney Graham 10/13/14 Hess/7 Textual Analysis Yes He Can! In 2008‚ Barack Obama was elected into office and became the 44th President of the United States. Obama’s victory speech‚ “Election Night Remarks”‚ was heartfelt and genuine‚ soaking in determination to change the “immaturity and pettiness that poisoned our politics for so long” (680). He argues that America‚ as a people‚ can remake the nation. Obama strategically starts off the speech by appealing to ethos. He shares with us the grueling
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One device Obama uses more effectively in his speech is pathos‚ which appeals to a person’s emotion. During Obama’s speech‚ “We Can Do Better‚” he tries to persuade citizens to unite and agree that the United States needs stricter gun safety laws. Obama starts his speech by discussing each victim of the tragic shooting in Tucson‚ Arizona. He goes into detail about each of their lives and how it ended. By sharing these details‚ Obama allows the audience to see each victim as a real person by giving
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Rhetorical Analysis of Michelle Obama Speech First Lady of the United States‚ Michelle Obama‚ expressed her thoughts on why Hillary Clinton was the ideal candidate to acquire the status as president‚ during her speech at the Democratic National Convention on July 25‚ 2016. Mrs. Obama’s purpose is to persuade all people of the United States to vote for Hillary Clinton. She creates a hopeful tone in order to convince the audience of why Hillary is the perfect selection as the next president. Michelle
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human nature for us to compare ourselves with others‚ whether or not we do this on a conscious level. We compare ourselves to actors/actress‚ models‚ people we see on the street‚ etc.‚ which more often than not‚ if we do it too much‚ makes us‚ feel like a bit of a failure‚ even for just a moment. No matter how well you are doing for yourself‚ there is always someone out there who you will think is better than you‚ based on what your idea of yourself may be. I never compare myself with others but
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Rhetorical Analysis of George W. Bush’s First Inaugural Address On Sunday‚ January 20‚ 2001 George W. Bush spoke to America. Telling us how he would be a great president of the United States of America. How could he make The United States of America more unified? How could he bring us all together and‚ make us understand that together we are abundant? Can we make our children’s future easier in any way? America history‚ repetition and his character are the main focus techniques of his inaugural
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George W Bush; Segment 8 From 2000 to 2008 I was eight to sixteen. Meaning‚ for the better part of George W Bush’s presidency‚ I was in too young to fully understand and appreciate everything about politics‚ like policies or the potential ramification of certain bills. Despite this‚ I remember liking President Bush. I would become annoyed when news anchors of channels like CNN would criticize him‚ even without completely understanding the topics. Even now that I’m more involved and have a better
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