The "Ten Election Things" article was extremely biased and I'm not exactly sure what to make of its intent. Therefore, I will write down my own ten items that I am hoping to understand before casting my vote in the 2012 elections. All of these items will be affected by the media and public relations and my decision of which channels of communication to engage.
- Who will make the economy a top priority?
- Who is serious about eliminating government waste?
- Who will preserve the government's number one responsibility of national security?
- Who will conduct themselves in a Presidential manner?
- Who will see Americans as his/her "boss" and not as subordinate peons.
- Who will continue to allow for personal freedoms in every day lives?
- Who will preserve the rights of the 2nd Amendment?
- Who will be a strict constructionist?
- Who will not by a hypocrite? (Can't stand that)
- Who will work for the best interest of the country even if at a political expense?
There is my list. In this course I have learned how deeply intertwined a candidates person life is with the public image regardless whether the personal life is known or not. Edwards and Clinton were a great example of this. Also, I have solidified my belief that the new media is taking an increasingly important role in politics and especially elections which is why traditional media outlets are taking such a strong financial interest in online media.
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