The 2008 American Presidential Elections Nearly all American presidential elections can be seen as an historical event‚ but the elections on November 4 2008 were seen as even more important than ever before. In America there are two major political parties‚ the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain with 365 electoral votes to McCain’s 173. The 2008 elections were the first time an African American was elected president and the voter
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During this debate there are arguments constantly going and many‚ many fallacies being made non-stop and rhetorical strategies always being used. Most of the arguments that appear throughout the debate were based off of an question that was asked by the audience or the host‚ and this is when everything happens due to the candidates committing so many fallacies to persuade Americans that they are fit for the position to be the President. During the debate the candidates were questioned on things that
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I do not know much about presidential debates‚ but I know they are important. Presidential debates are important because we the people get to hear the candidates views on controversial issues happening around the world‚ we get to hear their plans on how they will make better‚ and how different each candidate is and how they will approach being president. As stated before presidential debates are important because we the people get to hear the candidates views on controversial issues happening
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Presidential Debate Response The final Presidential Debate took a turn for the more civil side as opposed to the previous endeavours involving cordiality and the lack thereof. Egos and insults alike softened in anticipation of reaching the audience as speech moderator‚ Chris Wallace‚ discouraged any cheering and booing in accordance to the direct consideration of all in the process of voting. Upon first pretenses‚ Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton did not shake hands and only acknowledge each other’s
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In 2008 Political front runner Barack Obama won the presidential election. During this time‚ America had swayed into a recession which the economy suffered massive cutbacks and drowning in debt. America was also at war currently with Iraq which stirred up many other problematic issues to come about during this year. The media was and still is the main door way to the public to address these issues. The agenda setting function during this year I believe was used during to 2008 presidential campaign
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The Presidential debate is seen by almost everyone in America‚ and it helps the nominees to further their campaign based on the things that they say and how they portray themselves. In order for them to be successful and win‚ they must persuade‚ inform and entertain them about themselves. Along with that they have to keep their body language a little bit hidden so that their reactions aren’t obvious. First off‚ Through all the questions that were asked‚ their personality showed through their answers
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The second presidential debate was held at Hofstra University with Democrat President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Governor Mitt Romney answering questions posed by voters. It was held by Candy Crowley‚ the chief political journalist for CNN. Voters at the debated asked about citizens being able to get jobs and continuing unemployment. Obama states that he wants a control alternative energy for the future. Give tax cuts for those who invest in U.S. jobs. Romney points out his 5-point plan:
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Second Presidential Debate of 2012 On October 16‚ 2012‚ President Barack Obama and former governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts met at Hofstra University in Hempstead‚ New York for their second presidential debate. The debate‚ moderated by Candy Crowell of CNN‚ was much more relaxed than the first debate taking on a “town hall” format in which voters in the audience posed questions to the two presidential candidates. This analysis will focus on two of the questions asked during this debate that
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"Presidential vs. Parliamentary Democracy: A Debate" In terms of stability and democratic values‚ parliamentarism is not the superior form of government. Parliamentarism lacks stability by sovereignty. Sovereignty leaves the power in the hand of Parliament without any checks or balances to ensure proper governing. Parliaments laws can fluctuate greatly according to whomever is in office‚ considering that there is no written constitution at times which describes there power‚ considering they
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Fallacies and Generalizations Posted by John Smith on March 30‚ 2011 Fallacies and generalizations of complex topics is common in today’s high-pace society. Even before the era of 24/7 news‚ it was often easier to persuade people to an action if the terms were simplified. Unfortunately‚ this simplification often mires debates‚ and those who have no cost to being wrong often burden others with the cost of making a wrong decision. As I have been reading Economic Facts and Fallacies (by Sowell)
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