Differences/Liberals, Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives
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A 3 page essay that discusses the meaning of these political labels and how the lines between each have been blurred in contemporary politics. The writer cites specific examples and argues that these labels are not longer applicable to fixed ideologies. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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E-Voting and the Democratic Process
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This 4 page paper takes a look at the democratic process and how e-voting will compromise the process. Other aspects, such as safety, is discussed. This is essentially a research proposal with a thesis and suggestion for further study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA314evo.rtf

Economy Needs in 2008
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A 4 page paper recommending three areas that Obama needs to focus on as he takes office in 2009. They are Social Security, Medicare and halting any further blurring of the lines of boundary between the public and private sectors in business. It is the last area that needs first attention, for it directly affects the future of both Social Security and Medicare. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSecon3areas.rtf

Effective Candidate Communication
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This 2 page report briefly discusses communication issues associated with running for public office. Certain key components of effective communication are essential in order to establish the candidate’s credibility and gain the support of specific voter groups. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: BWmayor.wps

EISENHOWER’S HIDDEN HAND AND BUSH’S CURRENT AGENDA
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This 5-page paper examines the Eisenhower presidency through the eyes of Fred Greenstein and his book, "The Hidden-Hand Presidency." The paper then discusses if current U.S. President George Bush would benefit from Eisenhower's method.
Filename: MTeisbus.rtf

Elaboration Livelihood Theory and the American Presidential Campaign of 2000:
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This 12 page report discusses the concepts related to the elaboration likelihood theory, when applied to the presidential election. The report focuses on how it serves as a means through which social scientists, political analysts, and communication theorists can present a view of public and political behavior that can be most enlightening. Attitudes, attitude change, and the two paths of persuasion that affect attitude change -- the “central route” and the “peripheral route.” are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWelab.wps

Election 2000
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A 17 page paper discussing the media's treatment of the campaign and its two leading candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush. The purpose of the paper is to determine whether the media shifts its support to the "underdog" as determined by the polls, by examining both the basis of journalism and examples of articles published at varying times throughout the campaign. The paper concludes that journalists do not present the "full, fair and accurate" picture of facts as they exist, but of facts taken in the context of the philosophies of John Rawls, who maintains that fairness lies in basing need on the most disadvantaged of the society. The paper demonstrates bias in the published accounts, but bias based on philosophy rather than through overt intent. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSelection2000.wps

Election 2000 and the Appointment of Supreme Court Justices
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George W. Bush will seek out in a justice he might appoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Election 2002: Battle For Senate And House
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14 pages in length. The election of 2002 stood for more than America's basic right to choose its varied political representatives; rather, it reflected a significant change in the overall governmental fabric that comprises the nation's people. That both the House and the Senate were caught in the midst of an unprecedented struggle between Republican and Democratic designation speaks volumes regarding the modified political landscape United States citizens have recently adopted. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCE2002.rtf