Slide presentation that summarizes and expands upon the book called, Wedged: How You Became A Tool Of The Partisan Political Establishment, And How To Start Thinking For Yourself Again by Erik Fogg and Nathaniel Greene (MidTide Media, 2015).
Jason Cohen - Presidential Debates Report - Political CommunicationJason A. Cohen
The documentary "Debating Our Destiny" examines the importance of presidential debates since 1960. It interviews candidates about their debate experiences and strategies. Key themes emerged. Debates are mentally grueling as candidates must rebut their opponent and think on their feet. Candidates learned to avoid controversial statements that could hurt them. Additionally, it's important to know the key issues and have an experienced running mate. Saturday Night Live parody sketches often highlighted candidates' mannerisms and how they came across, which could impact voter perception. The documentary and sketches demonstrate debates' ongoing significance in connecting candidates with voters and influencing election outcomes.
Based on the arguments presented, I would vote for comprehensive immigration reform that includes enhanced border security and a path to citizenship. While illegal immigration is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides, providing an opportunity for legal status recognizes the economic and family contributions of long-term residents, and is the most practical solution given the large population already in the country. A balanced approach that addresses both security and citizenship concerns seems the best policy option.
Bursting the echo chamber: resources to flight polarization and empower criti...credomarketing
ProCon.org CEO Kamy Akhavan shares the rigorous editorial process his organization undertakes to accurately represent multiple facets of complex issues for their 25 million annual users. Attendees will explore ways to best help students engage in meaningful conversations around contentious subjects without leaning on partisan talking points or falling for fake news through Kamy's discussions
ThatæS Entertainment Politics As Theater In Campaign æ08 Jon Perrigniteportland
The document discusses how politics has become more like entertainment, focusing on conflict, drama, and performance to attract viewers. It notes the rise of infotainment media sources and decline of traditional media. Politicians must compete for attention and use confrontation, emotion and partisan rhetoric. However, there are some signs of hope like record voter turnouts among young people and increased civic engagement through new media.
Polls increasingly show that the American public views the US government as a problem and distrusts both political parties. This suggests the US has become a dictatorship that serves wealthy elites rather than a democracy that represents public interests. A 2014 academic study found the US government is dominated by economic elites and business groups, with average citizens having little influence. Recent polls confirm this, showing public opposition to policies like tax cuts and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem that were enacted anyway. Most Americans believe only the rich will benefit from tax reform and growing distrust both Trump and the Mueller investigation. This provides further evidence the US is an oligarchy ruled by the wealthy rather than a democratic republic.
How did the facilitator do in asking questions in a deliberative styleDavid Sahagian
1) The document describes a facilitated discussion between a group supporting Donald Trump and a facilitator who opposed Trump and wanted to sway the group to support an alternative Republican candidate.
2) The discussion became heated and confrontational as the facilitator directly attacked Trump and his supporters instead of trying to promote understanding between differing views.
3) While the discussion did not result in deliberation, exposing the raw views of both sides through a recorded medium like YouTube could allow third parties to gain more understanding of the different political perspectives in a passive way.
This document provides a strategic analysis by Democratic pollsters after the 2016 election. It finds that while most Americans are unhappy with the country's direction, independents and key Democratic constituencies are optimistic about the Trump administration. President Obama remains popular, as does Bernie Sanders who has cross-party appeal. President-elect Trump's image has improved since the election but he remains divisive and unpopular overall. The Democratic party faces challenges in appealing to independents on economic issues and regaining political strength.
This document discusses a display of 2,000 wooden crosses placed on a college lawn to symbolize the number of daily abortions in the US. Signs were added noting the number of daily rapes. The author, a Republican who is pro-choice, feels compelled to clarify their stance. They argue that political parties come with stereotypes, and being pro-choice does not mean a lack of care for others or support for killing babies. The author aims to dispel assumptions about their views.
Jason Cohen - Presidential Debates Report - Political CommunicationJason A. Cohen
The documentary "Debating Our Destiny" examines the importance of presidential debates since 1960. It interviews candidates about their debate experiences and strategies. Key themes emerged. Debates are mentally grueling as candidates must rebut their opponent and think on their feet. Candidates learned to avoid controversial statements that could hurt them. Additionally, it's important to know the key issues and have an experienced running mate. Saturday Night Live parody sketches often highlighted candidates' mannerisms and how they came across, which could impact voter perception. The documentary and sketches demonstrate debates' ongoing significance in connecting candidates with voters and influencing election outcomes.
Based on the arguments presented, I would vote for comprehensive immigration reform that includes enhanced border security and a path to citizenship. While illegal immigration is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides, providing an opportunity for legal status recognizes the economic and family contributions of long-term residents, and is the most practical solution given the large population already in the country. A balanced approach that addresses both security and citizenship concerns seems the best policy option.
Bursting the echo chamber: resources to flight polarization and empower criti...credomarketing
ProCon.org CEO Kamy Akhavan shares the rigorous editorial process his organization undertakes to accurately represent multiple facets of complex issues for their 25 million annual users. Attendees will explore ways to best help students engage in meaningful conversations around contentious subjects without leaning on partisan talking points or falling for fake news through Kamy's discussions
ThatæS Entertainment Politics As Theater In Campaign æ08 Jon Perrigniteportland
The document discusses how politics has become more like entertainment, focusing on conflict, drama, and performance to attract viewers. It notes the rise of infotainment media sources and decline of traditional media. Politicians must compete for attention and use confrontation, emotion and partisan rhetoric. However, there are some signs of hope like record voter turnouts among young people and increased civic engagement through new media.
Polls increasingly show that the American public views the US government as a problem and distrusts both political parties. This suggests the US has become a dictatorship that serves wealthy elites rather than a democracy that represents public interests. A 2014 academic study found the US government is dominated by economic elites and business groups, with average citizens having little influence. Recent polls confirm this, showing public opposition to policies like tax cuts and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem that were enacted anyway. Most Americans believe only the rich will benefit from tax reform and growing distrust both Trump and the Mueller investigation. This provides further evidence the US is an oligarchy ruled by the wealthy rather than a democratic republic.
How did the facilitator do in asking questions in a deliberative styleDavid Sahagian
1) The document describes a facilitated discussion between a group supporting Donald Trump and a facilitator who opposed Trump and wanted to sway the group to support an alternative Republican candidate.
2) The discussion became heated and confrontational as the facilitator directly attacked Trump and his supporters instead of trying to promote understanding between differing views.
3) While the discussion did not result in deliberation, exposing the raw views of both sides through a recorded medium like YouTube could allow third parties to gain more understanding of the different political perspectives in a passive way.
This document provides a strategic analysis by Democratic pollsters after the 2016 election. It finds that while most Americans are unhappy with the country's direction, independents and key Democratic constituencies are optimistic about the Trump administration. President Obama remains popular, as does Bernie Sanders who has cross-party appeal. President-elect Trump's image has improved since the election but he remains divisive and unpopular overall. The Democratic party faces challenges in appealing to independents on economic issues and regaining political strength.
This document discusses a display of 2,000 wooden crosses placed on a college lawn to symbolize the number of daily abortions in the US. Signs were added noting the number of daily rapes. The author, a Republican who is pro-choice, feels compelled to clarify their stance. They argue that political parties come with stereotypes, and being pro-choice does not mean a lack of care for others or support for killing babies. The author aims to dispel assumptions about their views.
Red Meets Blue Left Rt Perspective On 2008 ElectionBennet Kelley
The document discusses predictions for the 2008 US election between Obama and McCain. It outlines ways each candidate could win based on polling in key states, and factors like voter turnout and demographics that favor Obama. Congressional predictions suggest Democrats will maintain control of both houses but may not expand majorities. The summary concludes by noting the difficulty of predicting elections and citing past inaccurate predictions.
Lecture on election campaigning underpinned by the AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) and using the 2008 US Presidential election as a case study. Fifth lecture for final year students on the Political Communication option in Bournemouth University
This document discusses various aspects of political campaigning and messaging for women candidates compared to men. It examines differences in polling, marketing strategies, crafting messages, and comparisons to current female speakers of the house. The author states they want to focus their topic on women in politics and are seeking suggestions to narrow down their analysis.
The Chicago Tribune provided minimal and dry coverage of the 2012 election that focused on potential Republican candidates and how current issues might impact President Obama's re-election chances. In contrast, Politico, Daily Kos, and Huffington Post featured more extensive election coverage with differing tones. Politico favored Republican candidates while Daily Kos and Huffington Post were more critical of Republicans and less supportive of Obama.
This document discusses factors that influence youth voter turnout in the United States. It notes that while the youth vote could influence elections, youth voter turnout has declined significantly over time. Three main theories are discussed to explain voter participation: rational choice theory, which cites factors like competitiveness; socialization theory, which emphasizes the role of family and community in developing political behaviors; and psychological theories, which focus on individual attitudes and perceptions. However, the document notes that none of these theories fully explain the inconsistent and generally low levels of youth voter turnout seen in the U.S. The relationship between politicians and young voters is described as one of "mutual neglect," with lack of outreach to youth seen as an important factor.
This document discusses how social media and online activism have changed the face of activism. It provides examples like the #Kony2012 and #JusticeForTrayvon campaigns that spread awareness about issues through hashtags and viral videos/images online, garnering millions of tweets. The document suggests social media allows activists to potentially create more change than traditional street protests alone by rapidly spreading information to a wide online audience.
This document discusses four types of presidential leadership styles: Delegate, Executor, Pragmatist, and Guardian. It then analyzes factors that can lead to a "rally around the flag" effect for presidents. It lists six events that are most likely to produce this effect. The rest of the document discusses models of presidential decision making and questions to consider when developing an operational code for American foreign policy.
This document analyzes the causes and conditions that have allowed far right parties to succeed in Europe. It discusses factors on both the demand side (modernization grievances, economic grievances, cultural grievances) and supply side (political opportunity structure, party organization, ideology). Ultimately, it argues that cultural grievances related to rising immigration and anti-immigrant sentiment have been the primary drivers of far right party success. It uses Italy as an example, where parties like the League have capitalized on anti-immigration views to achieve electoral success and participate in government.
A general, national, detailed model of the U.S. electorate, including illustrations, intuitive explanations, and equations. History and model together predict electoral crisis and Clinton opportunities. Media stories recommended to manage issues specified by predictions. Note this was finished in April, and predicted GOP legislators' capitulation to Trump.
The document discusses barriers faced by women seeking executive office, particularly the presidency. It notes stereotypes associated with gender and leadership that influence electability. While women have made gains in some areas of government, the military remains a source of perceptions about women's ability to serve as commander-in-chief. Normalizing women's presence in the military may be a step toward electing a female president by addressing lingering attitudinal issues discussed in the text.
Certus Insights Special Report: Overview of Polling and Media Coverage on Imp...Natalie Copeland
An in-depth report that reviews the major trends on public attitudes toward the impeachment inquiry, including the latest polling numbers, trends in attitudes since the inquiry announcement, an overview of partisan attitudes, and the impact of impeachment on the President’s approval ratings. The report also details media coverage of the impeachment, examining the amount of coverage, comparisons of the coverage to the Mueller investigation, most shared publications, and most shared news articles.
This document summarizes research on negativity in the 2011-2012 US presidential primaries. It defines negativity as going on the offensive by emphasizing an opponent's personality rather than issues. Historically, newspapers peddled partisan attacks. The study examines whether frontrunners refrain from attacks while challengers use them. It proposes candidates in weaker polling positions will be more negative and tests this in social media. Understanding negativity's causes and effects across media is important as the Internet transforms campaigns.
The document discusses how media has become highly influential in politics, especially during primary elections. It provides examples from the 2016 Republican primary where Donald Trump received overwhelmingly positive media coverage early on despite polling low, which helped him gain momentum. It also discusses common media campaigning strategies candidates use, such as managing their press coverage, creating positive or negative advertisements, and employing emotional appeals like fear, enthusiasm, or anger. Finally, it outlines how media typically covers candidates, focusing more on their character than policies and taking a generally negative or cynical tone.
The lesson focused on analyzing political media and its influence. Students learned how to examine clips for bias, understand the message being conveyed, and consider how the clip aims to shape public opinion. They practiced this by analyzing several video clips and discussing how the media can both positively and negatively impact politics through influencing voters and officials.
The document is a quiz on concepts related to pluralism and power structures in society. It contains 15 multiple choice questions testing understanding of key ideas from theorists like C. Wright Mills regarding the power elite and ruling class in the US. The questions cover topics such as the interchangeability of elite positions, the relationship between corporate and political elites, and the impact of income inequality and corporate political spending on democratic reform.
Selling & spinning political advertisingIbrar Ahmad
This document discusses political advertising and spin. It defines political advertising as paid media used by candidates to influence voters, which now plays a key role in elections. Channels used include print, television, radio, and social media. Political campaigns have existed as long as citizens have voted. Significant money is spent on campaigns, such as Hillary Clinton spending $1.4 billion. Research shows political ads have become more negative over time and can impact elections, though some studies find limited effects. Unethical practices sometimes used include propaganda, distortion, and fake news. Spin attempts to control messaging to favor one side, and spin doctors develop misleading messages.
Slide 1 WestCal Political Science 1 - US Government 2015-2016WestCal Academy
American Leadership Policy Studies (ALPS) is a for-college credit certificate program that teaches the fundamentals of American government. ALPS includes a custom tailored Political Science 1 – US Government course taught in partnership with accredited colleges to assure students receive college credit. The class is taught from the perspective of industry professionals who work in local/state/federal bureaucracies and/or political/union campaigns. This course program may operate at the site of a partnering college or instructor of record who licenses ALPS course materials from WestCal Academy or at WestCal Academy’s main campus in partnership with an accredited college. WestCal Academy
This slide covers the following:
1. Defining Political Science
2. Theory Defined
3. Rational Choice
4. Elitism & Pluralism
5. Spheres of Influence
6. Transitional Effects
7. Manipulation
8. Interdependency Theory
9. Power Theory
10. Transparency
Balance of power. Report final (june, 23, 2015)Ysrrael Camero
This report examines global public opinion about the United States, China, and the international balance of power, as well as key issues in Asia. It is based on 45,435 face-to-face and telephone interviews in 40 countries with adults 18 and older conducted from March 25 to May 27, 2015. For more details, see survey methodology and topline results.
Chapter 1 explores America’s image worldwide, including views of U.S. actions against ISIS, post- 9/11 interrogation practices, whether the U.S. government respects Americans’ personal freedoms and President Obama and his handling of international issues. Chapter 2 examines China’s image and perceptions about the balance of power between the U.S. and China. Chapter 3 puts Asia in focus, looking at support for TPP, economic ties with the U.S. and China, U.S. military resources in the region, relationships with China and Americans’ willingness to defend Asian allies against China.
The document discusses challenges facing media and civic engagement in Texas, including a decline in statewide issues coverage from fewer newspapers and staff, and increasing polarization. Voter turnout is lower and the generational makeup is shifting as the state grows more diverse. The Texas Tribune nonprofit news organization aims to address these issues by informing residents about public policy and engaging them in discussion.
Slide 4 WestCal Political Science 1 - US Government 2015-2016WestCal Academy
American Leadership Policy Studies (ALPS) is a for-college credit certificate program that teaches the fundamentals of American government. ALPS includes a custom tailored Political Science 1 – US Government course taught in partnership with accredited colleges to assure students receive college credit. The class is taught from the perspective of industry professionals who work in local/state/federal bureaucracies and/or political/union campaigns. This course program may operate at the site of a partnering college or instructor of record who licenses ALPS course materials from WestCal Academy or at WestCal Academy’s main campus in partnership with an accredited college. WestCal Academy
This slide covers the following:
1. Condition Of America’s Masses
2. Attitudes Of America’s Masses
3. Intolerance Toward Unpopular Groups
4. Elite – Mass Communication
5. Political Functions Of Mass Media
The document discusses concerns about media bias and its influence on public opinion. It argues that many political figures have claimed major media outlets have a liberal bias, which could manipulate the American public and influence them to support Democratic policies and candidates. While media organizations have historically leaned liberal, the document asserts they should report news objectively without an ideological slant, as bias can seep into coverage in ways that sway the public. Overall, the text examines debates around alleged media bias and its potential effects on shaping political views.
The document discusses the formation of public opinion and the role of interest groups in influencing public policy. It defines public opinion as attitudes held by groups on political matters. Family, education, mass media, peer groups, and opinion leaders are described as major influences in shaping public views. Interest groups represent specific interests and try to impact policymaking at all levels of government. They provide information and a means for participation, but some criticize their disproportionate influence. Major interest groups discussed include business, labor, and other issue-focused organizations.
Red Meets Blue Left Rt Perspective On 2008 ElectionBennet Kelley
The document discusses predictions for the 2008 US election between Obama and McCain. It outlines ways each candidate could win based on polling in key states, and factors like voter turnout and demographics that favor Obama. Congressional predictions suggest Democrats will maintain control of both houses but may not expand majorities. The summary concludes by noting the difficulty of predicting elections and citing past inaccurate predictions.
Lecture on election campaigning underpinned by the AIDA model (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) and using the 2008 US Presidential election as a case study. Fifth lecture for final year students on the Political Communication option in Bournemouth University
This document discusses various aspects of political campaigning and messaging for women candidates compared to men. It examines differences in polling, marketing strategies, crafting messages, and comparisons to current female speakers of the house. The author states they want to focus their topic on women in politics and are seeking suggestions to narrow down their analysis.
The Chicago Tribune provided minimal and dry coverage of the 2012 election that focused on potential Republican candidates and how current issues might impact President Obama's re-election chances. In contrast, Politico, Daily Kos, and Huffington Post featured more extensive election coverage with differing tones. Politico favored Republican candidates while Daily Kos and Huffington Post were more critical of Republicans and less supportive of Obama.
This document discusses factors that influence youth voter turnout in the United States. It notes that while the youth vote could influence elections, youth voter turnout has declined significantly over time. Three main theories are discussed to explain voter participation: rational choice theory, which cites factors like competitiveness; socialization theory, which emphasizes the role of family and community in developing political behaviors; and psychological theories, which focus on individual attitudes and perceptions. However, the document notes that none of these theories fully explain the inconsistent and generally low levels of youth voter turnout seen in the U.S. The relationship between politicians and young voters is described as one of "mutual neglect," with lack of outreach to youth seen as an important factor.
This document discusses how social media and online activism have changed the face of activism. It provides examples like the #Kony2012 and #JusticeForTrayvon campaigns that spread awareness about issues through hashtags and viral videos/images online, garnering millions of tweets. The document suggests social media allows activists to potentially create more change than traditional street protests alone by rapidly spreading information to a wide online audience.
This document discusses four types of presidential leadership styles: Delegate, Executor, Pragmatist, and Guardian. It then analyzes factors that can lead to a "rally around the flag" effect for presidents. It lists six events that are most likely to produce this effect. The rest of the document discusses models of presidential decision making and questions to consider when developing an operational code for American foreign policy.
This document analyzes the causes and conditions that have allowed far right parties to succeed in Europe. It discusses factors on both the demand side (modernization grievances, economic grievances, cultural grievances) and supply side (political opportunity structure, party organization, ideology). Ultimately, it argues that cultural grievances related to rising immigration and anti-immigrant sentiment have been the primary drivers of far right party success. It uses Italy as an example, where parties like the League have capitalized on anti-immigration views to achieve electoral success and participate in government.
A general, national, detailed model of the U.S. electorate, including illustrations, intuitive explanations, and equations. History and model together predict electoral crisis and Clinton opportunities. Media stories recommended to manage issues specified by predictions. Note this was finished in April, and predicted GOP legislators' capitulation to Trump.
The document discusses barriers faced by women seeking executive office, particularly the presidency. It notes stereotypes associated with gender and leadership that influence electability. While women have made gains in some areas of government, the military remains a source of perceptions about women's ability to serve as commander-in-chief. Normalizing women's presence in the military may be a step toward electing a female president by addressing lingering attitudinal issues discussed in the text.
Certus Insights Special Report: Overview of Polling and Media Coverage on Imp...Natalie Copeland
An in-depth report that reviews the major trends on public attitudes toward the impeachment inquiry, including the latest polling numbers, trends in attitudes since the inquiry announcement, an overview of partisan attitudes, and the impact of impeachment on the President’s approval ratings. The report also details media coverage of the impeachment, examining the amount of coverage, comparisons of the coverage to the Mueller investigation, most shared publications, and most shared news articles.
This document summarizes research on negativity in the 2011-2012 US presidential primaries. It defines negativity as going on the offensive by emphasizing an opponent's personality rather than issues. Historically, newspapers peddled partisan attacks. The study examines whether frontrunners refrain from attacks while challengers use them. It proposes candidates in weaker polling positions will be more negative and tests this in social media. Understanding negativity's causes and effects across media is important as the Internet transforms campaigns.
The document discusses how media has become highly influential in politics, especially during primary elections. It provides examples from the 2016 Republican primary where Donald Trump received overwhelmingly positive media coverage early on despite polling low, which helped him gain momentum. It also discusses common media campaigning strategies candidates use, such as managing their press coverage, creating positive or negative advertisements, and employing emotional appeals like fear, enthusiasm, or anger. Finally, it outlines how media typically covers candidates, focusing more on their character than policies and taking a generally negative or cynical tone.
The lesson focused on analyzing political media and its influence. Students learned how to examine clips for bias, understand the message being conveyed, and consider how the clip aims to shape public opinion. They practiced this by analyzing several video clips and discussing how the media can both positively and negatively impact politics through influencing voters and officials.
The document is a quiz on concepts related to pluralism and power structures in society. It contains 15 multiple choice questions testing understanding of key ideas from theorists like C. Wright Mills regarding the power elite and ruling class in the US. The questions cover topics such as the interchangeability of elite positions, the relationship between corporate and political elites, and the impact of income inequality and corporate political spending on democratic reform.
Selling & spinning political advertisingIbrar Ahmad
This document discusses political advertising and spin. It defines political advertising as paid media used by candidates to influence voters, which now plays a key role in elections. Channels used include print, television, radio, and social media. Political campaigns have existed as long as citizens have voted. Significant money is spent on campaigns, such as Hillary Clinton spending $1.4 billion. Research shows political ads have become more negative over time and can impact elections, though some studies find limited effects. Unethical practices sometimes used include propaganda, distortion, and fake news. Spin attempts to control messaging to favor one side, and spin doctors develop misleading messages.
Slide 1 WestCal Political Science 1 - US Government 2015-2016WestCal Academy
American Leadership Policy Studies (ALPS) is a for-college credit certificate program that teaches the fundamentals of American government. ALPS includes a custom tailored Political Science 1 – US Government course taught in partnership with accredited colleges to assure students receive college credit. The class is taught from the perspective of industry professionals who work in local/state/federal bureaucracies and/or political/union campaigns. This course program may operate at the site of a partnering college or instructor of record who licenses ALPS course materials from WestCal Academy or at WestCal Academy’s main campus in partnership with an accredited college. WestCal Academy
This slide covers the following:
1. Defining Political Science
2. Theory Defined
3. Rational Choice
4. Elitism & Pluralism
5. Spheres of Influence
6. Transitional Effects
7. Manipulation
8. Interdependency Theory
9. Power Theory
10. Transparency
Balance of power. Report final (june, 23, 2015)Ysrrael Camero
This report examines global public opinion about the United States, China, and the international balance of power, as well as key issues in Asia. It is based on 45,435 face-to-face and telephone interviews in 40 countries with adults 18 and older conducted from March 25 to May 27, 2015. For more details, see survey methodology and topline results.
Chapter 1 explores America’s image worldwide, including views of U.S. actions against ISIS, post- 9/11 interrogation practices, whether the U.S. government respects Americans’ personal freedoms and President Obama and his handling of international issues. Chapter 2 examines China’s image and perceptions about the balance of power between the U.S. and China. Chapter 3 puts Asia in focus, looking at support for TPP, economic ties with the U.S. and China, U.S. military resources in the region, relationships with China and Americans’ willingness to defend Asian allies against China.
The document discusses challenges facing media and civic engagement in Texas, including a decline in statewide issues coverage from fewer newspapers and staff, and increasing polarization. Voter turnout is lower and the generational makeup is shifting as the state grows more diverse. The Texas Tribune nonprofit news organization aims to address these issues by informing residents about public policy and engaging them in discussion.
Slide 4 WestCal Political Science 1 - US Government 2015-2016WestCal Academy
American Leadership Policy Studies (ALPS) is a for-college credit certificate program that teaches the fundamentals of American government. ALPS includes a custom tailored Political Science 1 – US Government course taught in partnership with accredited colleges to assure students receive college credit. The class is taught from the perspective of industry professionals who work in local/state/federal bureaucracies and/or political/union campaigns. This course program may operate at the site of a partnering college or instructor of record who licenses ALPS course materials from WestCal Academy or at WestCal Academy’s main campus in partnership with an accredited college. WestCal Academy
This slide covers the following:
1. Condition Of America’s Masses
2. Attitudes Of America’s Masses
3. Intolerance Toward Unpopular Groups
4. Elite – Mass Communication
5. Political Functions Of Mass Media
The document discusses concerns about media bias and its influence on public opinion. It argues that many political figures have claimed major media outlets have a liberal bias, which could manipulate the American public and influence them to support Democratic policies and candidates. While media organizations have historically leaned liberal, the document asserts they should report news objectively without an ideological slant, as bias can seep into coverage in ways that sway the public. Overall, the text examines debates around alleged media bias and its potential effects on shaping political views.
The document discusses the formation of public opinion and the role of interest groups in influencing public policy. It defines public opinion as attitudes held by groups on political matters. Family, education, mass media, peer groups, and opinion leaders are described as major influences in shaping public views. Interest groups represent specific interests and try to impact policymaking at all levels of government. They provide information and a means for participation, but some criticize their disproportionate influence. Major interest groups discussed include business, labor, and other issue-focused organizations.
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Follow up discussion post Please read and give your comment or additional information one paragraph with proper citation intext and reference
I have taken the quiz, and I was categorized as a disaffected Democrat. I am a democrat, but I needed to research exactly what a disaffected one was. Here is what Pew Research had to say:
Defining values:
Disaffected Democrats strongly believe the economic system unfairly favors powerful interests and that business corporations make too much profit. Relatively few believe their family has achieved the American Dream, and 24% believe it is out of reach for their family. Most say the government should do more to help the needy and that poor people have hard lives because government benefits do not go far enough to help them live decently. In contrast to other Democratic-oriented groups, a majority (63%) characterizes government as “almost always wasteful and inefficient.”
Political attitudes:
Though less politically engaged, Disaffected Democrats share Solid Liberals’ disapproval of Donald Trump: 91% disapprove of his job performance, including 85% who do so strongly. Just 43% of Disaffected Democrats say voting gives people like them some say about how the government runs things, the lowest percentage of any typology group.
Who they are:
Over half (56%) of Disaffected Democrats are non-white. Highly financially stressed, they are the least likely to own a home and – along with Devout and Diverse – would have a tougher time than other typology groups if they needed to live off of their savings.
Lifestyle notes:
Most Disaffected Democrats (55%) say they have lived in or near their local community for their entire life. Most (58%) say they enjoy volunteering “a lot.”
My ideological placement would be a Solid Democrat because I would like to stand firm in my beliefs, but also because the quiz defines them as financially comfortable, highly educated, and expressing liberal attitudes on virtually every issue. I do mostly agree with the results, and how the quiz defines me. While it is not completely accurate, it does display most of my beliefs, my lifestyle, and my voting record accurately which is “while support for democracy as a principle is widespread, many citizens have become less satisfied with the way democracy performs” (Klingemann, H., 2015)
REFERENCES
Klingemann, H. (2015). Dissatisfied Democrats.
The Civic Culture Transformed,
116-157. doi:10.1017/cbo9781139600002.010
PEW Research Center. (2017, October 24). Appendix 1: typology group profiles.
U.S. Politics &
Policy.
Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2017/10/24/appendix-1-typology-group-profiles-2/
Whitman Cobb, W. N. (2020).
Political science today.
(1st ed.). Washington, DC: Sage, CQ Press
.
The document discusses media bias from the perspectives of two articles - one by Xiaoyi Luo from outside the media and one by Paul Farhi from within the media. Both authors aimed to inform readers about media bias and its effects on voters. The document will compare and analyze the two articles rhetorically to better understand how media bias affects elections from different points of view based on research.
Social Media and Politics - Does Social Media Help us Decide.docxMahaveer
It's that time of year again.
The political races are in full swing and everyone is clamoring to hear what our new presidential hopefuls have to say for themselves, or about the others.
Hidden Tribes Report: A Study of America’s Polarized LandscapeJonathan Dunnemann
This document summarizes the findings of a large-scale survey on political polarization in America. It identifies seven "hidden tribes" with distinct core beliefs that predict views more accurately than demographics. The tribes range from Progressive Activists to Devoted Conservatives. While the wings disagree strongly, the Exhausted Majority in the middle is fatigued by division and more ideologically flexible. This segmentation provides insights into polarization's roots in divergent worldviews rather than just partisan differences.
This document provides an introduction and background to a book about the impact of social media on political parties and power balances. It discusses debates around social media's revolutionary potential in politics and notes most studies have focused on exceptional cases or US politics. The book aims to examine social media's impact on "normal politics" and power relations between parties using the Netherlands as a comparative case study.
This document summarizes key aspects of measuring and understanding public opinion in the United States. It discusses how public opinion is defined and measured through polling. Polls must use representative sampling, carefully worded questions, and account for respondent knowledge and biases. Many factors influence political attitudes, including family, gender, religion, education, social class, race, and geography. Ideology in the U.S. is generally viewed on a liberal-conservative spectrum, though definitions have changed over time. Most Americans do not have highly ideological views and vote based on group interests or current economic conditions.
The document discusses media bias and whether it truly exists. It argues that while both liberals and conservatives claim bias in the media, the bias may be more of a myth perpetuated by political leaders to convince their followers. It aims to analyze cable news and talk shows to determine if provable bias exists or if the perception of bias depends on one's political viewpoint. It also discusses how context and a communicator's situation can influence the understanding and perception of messages.
The document discusses various aspects of media coverage of American politics. It addresses what constitutes "the media", what types of events tend to get covered, and the importance of high-quality information for democracy. It also examines sources that Americans use to get their political information, the impact of media concentration, and whether the media has a liberal or conservative bias. Finally, it discusses the different roles media can play in a democracy, such as common carrier, watchdog, signaler and public representative.
The 2016 Presidential Election showed how divided US politics is today. The 2016 election also showed how divided the Republican Party is. The way forward for the Republican Party to be viable and formidable in the future is through German Conservatism.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
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1. GETTING UNWEDGED
This presentation is pulled directly from the book,
Wedged:
How You Became A Tool Of The Partisan Political Establishment,
And How To Start Thinking For Yourself Again
by Erik Fogg and Nathaniel Greene
Copyright 2015. Published by MidTide Media
Additional comments and imagery provided as deemed necessary to compress an excellent book into a format suitable for our short-attention-span world.
by Chris Wilson
2. EVERYONE IS MISERABLE WITH MODERN POLITICS
IT’S AN EMOTIONAL WILDFIRE
▸ Nearly every major issue is
highly polarized, forcing
anyone interested in politics
to choose a side
▸ Each side believes the other
side is either misled, dumb,
hateful, or all of the above
▸ Conversations rarely include
facts and/or data
▸ But conversations do almost
always include anger and/or
personal attacks
3. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
BUT WE HAVE TO ADMIT THAT WE’RE ALL PART OF THE PROBLEM
4. THE MEDIA AND POLITICAL CLASS WIN WHEN WE’RE DIVIDED
THE NEXT TIME YOU READ AN ARTICLE OR WATCH A NEWS REPORT,
JUST REMEMBER…
▸ Not so much by changing or omitting facts (which they definitely do, in
many cases), but by FRAMING THE STORY in a way that promotes division
▸ This is WEDGING
5. THE SCAM THAT IS BEING PULLED ON ALL OF US
MAKING EVERY ISSUE ABOUT VALUES AND NOT ABOUT METHODS
▸ The media and politicians
WANT US TO FIGHT
▸ They want us to perceive the
issues of the day as being
about opposing values
▸ Even though, when you really
look at it, our disagreements
are mostly about opposing
views on the methods
required to advance our
shared values
6. JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF THIS
IF YOU DON’T EMPATHIZE WITH MY OUTRAGE, YOU MUST NOT SHARE MY VALUES
▸ If you're against illegal immigration, you hate people
from other countries
▸ If you want more gun control, you don’t respect my
right to protect myself
▸ If you’re pro-choice, you’re in favor of murdering
children
▸ If you support gay marriage, you want a world with no
morality
7. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO BE A PAWN IN THEIR GAME?
THE NEXT TIME A POLITICAL DISCUSSION GETS HEATED…
▸ It’s likely that one or more
participants in the
conversation have been
WEDGED
▸ Take a step back and
recognize that the fighting
and anger does not help
anyone in the conversation
▸ It does, however, help
politicians and the media
9. WHERE IT ALL STARTS
THE FUNDAMENTAL WEDGE TACTIC: THE FALSE CHASM
‣ Thanks to decades of wedging, most
people believe there is a culture war
in which one America pits itself
against another.
‣ The UNWEDGED, however, believe
that the notion of “two Americas” is
false and that the culture war is largely
fabricated, that modern polarization is
driven not by divergent values but by
manipulation.
‣ This does not mean that we won’t, or
shouldn’t, disagree. But the wedge
drives us beyond disagreement and
into blind war.
10. IT’S TIME TO REJECT THE FALSE CHASM
WE’RE REALLY NOT THAT DIFFERENTFROM ONE ANOTHER
11. THINGS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM
DESPITE THE POLARIZATION, THIS IS A CENTRIST COUNTRY
▸ Americans agree far
more than they disagree
about all major political
issues
▸ On any given issue, most
people are in the middle
of the bell curve
▸ The “less mainstream”
views of the far left and
far right are on the
fringes of the curve
12. THE LUNATICS ARE RUNNING THE ASYLUM
POLITICS HAS BEEN HIJACKED BY THE FRINGES
▸ The fringes on the left
and right make the most
noise and get the most
attention
▸ The people on the
fringes are more active in
donating/raising money
▸ The middle ground has
become either silent and
disengaged or has been
co-opted by the fringes
13. THE MEDIA AND POLITICIANS ARE USING THE FANATICS
WEDGING WINS ELECTIONSAND DRIVES AD REVENUE
▸ Political and media consultants have figured out that pandering
to the fringes pays off
▸ The fringe fanatics are the ones who are most likely to vote,
contribute, volunteer, and promote candidates
▸ People in the middle who largely agree with one another are
shamed and/or coerced into identifying with fringe positions or
simply tuning out
▸ This increases the voice and influence of the fringes, causing all
reasonable, moderate political discourse to unravel
15. THEN YOU MUST PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE WEDGE
IT IS A TOOL USED BY THE MEDIA AND POLITICIANS
16. A TOOL USED TO DO WHAT?
MANIPULATE OUR EMOTIONS
▸ In politics, a wedge issue is a social issue, often of a
divisive or controversial nature, which splits apart a
population or political group.
▸ Wedging can be done intentionally (designed to split
an opposing party) or unintentionally, when energizing
a political base (polarizing a population into political
extremes).
▸ Typically, wedge issues have a cultural or populist
theme, relating to matters such as crime, national
security, morality, religion, sexuality, gender, or race.
17. WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
HOW PEOPLE REACT TO WEDGING
1. The True Believers: This comparatively small group of
extremists sits at either end of the bell curve. Their devotion
means there is no room for curiosity or exploration of
political ideas: you are either with them or against them.
2. The Hijacked: Some people have been co-opted: they have
thrown their lot in with party hard-liners rather than
become irrelevant. They know they are not “pure to the
cause,” but fear rejection from the group if they deviate
from the party-line. Their energy adds to the power of the
True Believers.
3. The Disengaged: Many Americans will now declare that
“one does not talk about politics in polite company.” This
largest group is so disengaged that they simply won’t listen
anymore. They make up much of the middle of the
spectrum that has evaporated.
4. The Lost: Left in the middle are some confused people that
wonder why the world went mad. They make general
statements like “we should just get together and work this
out,” or “if only a more reasonable candidate was out
there.”
18. HERE’S SOME DATA ON THE
POWER OF THE WEDGE
Readers with ADD can skip to the next break.
19. WEDGING IS A FORCE IN MODERN POLITICS
IT IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF TODAY’S POLITICAL DIVIDE
‣ In 1994, we can see that many
Republicans were somewhat
liberal, and many Democrats
were somewhat conservative.
The median Republican and
Democrat were fairly moderate.
‣ By 2004, we see fewer liberal
Republicans and fewer
conservative Democrats.
‣ By 2014, Democrats became
much more liberal and
Republicans much more
conservative. The median party
members are less moderate
and there are far more hard-
liners in each party.
20. WEDGING DETERMINES WHO GETS ELECTED AND HOW
THEY VOTE
VOTING PATTERNS UNDENIABLYTELL THE TALE
‣ This graphic represents the tendency
of members of the House of
Representatives to vote either similarly
or dissimilarly since 1949.
‣ Each dot represents a member of the
House during a two year period; red
dots are Republicans and blue dots are
Democrats.
‣ The distance of each dot to another
represents how similarly they voted: if
two dots are touching, the vote the
same all the time, and if they’re very far
apart, they almost never vote the same.
‣ Thanks to wedging, politicians have
become more and more partisan.
1949
2011
21. NO MORE “FRIENDS ACROSS THE AISLE”
WE HAVE BECOME EACH OTHER’S ENEMIES
‣ As the parties have grown more polarized, they’ve
also come to hate and fear each other.
‣ Between 1994 and 2004, more people in each party
viewed the other party as “very unfavorable”: fewer
voters in each party had respect for the ideas of the
other party.
‣ By 2014, the number of party voters with very
unfavorable views of the other party exploded,
representing between one third and one half of each
party.
‣ This growing rage was so stark that Pew Research
actually changed the poll, adding a whole new
category to capture the depth of antipathy.
‣ Over one quarter of Democrats and one third of
Republicans declared that they viewed the other party
as a threat to the nation’s well-being.
‣ Voters used to think the other party was wrong, and
sometimes very wrong. Now, voters increasingly see
the other party as bad for the nation.
‣ Party voters are downright terrified of the other party
gaining power, lest it tear the country down.
IF THIS IS YOUR VIEWPOINT…
YOU HAVE BEEN WEDGED
22. THANKS TO CONSTANT WEDGE TACTICS…
WE INCREASINGLY PICK OUR FRIENDSFOR POLITICAL REASONS
‣ 16% of consistent conservatives
and 24% of consistent liberals
have admitted to taking people
out of their lives that disagree
on politics, where less partisan
Americans do this far less often
‣ These most partisan voters have
developed so much anger over
politics that they will eliminate
friendships in order to avoid
being exposed to the people
who disagree with them IF YOU’VE DONE THIS…
YOU HAVE BEEN WEDGED
23. EVEN OUR EXTENDED FRIEND NETWORKS ARE IMPACTED
BY WEDGING
A LOT OF IT HAPPENS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
‣ Similar to their behavior
with friends, the most
partisan Americans will
block disagreeing voices on
social media more than
those who are less partisan.
‣ On Facebook, 31% of
consistent conservatives
and 44% of consistent
liberals do this. WEDGED!
25. A MASSIVE DISTRACTION
WHAT DO YOU CARE MOSTABOUT?
‣ This poll asked Americans
to rate their most important
issue facing the country
‣ Wedge issues like abortion,
gay marriage, and gun
control DON’T EVEN
SHOW UP on the list
‣ The exercise of ranking
priorities is useful in
showing what’s most
important without any of
the bluster that makes
many issues very emotional
Wedge issues ARE NOT very
important to most of us.
27. IT PREYS ON THE WORST ASPECTS OF HUMANITY
WEDGING BRINGS OUT THE CAVEMAN IN US
‣ Studies show that when we talk
politics, one of the oldest parts of
our brain is activated
‣ This part of the brain has evolved for
millennia to identify our tribe and
“other” tribes, to support our tribe
and defeat the others
‣ It is the same part of the brain that
causes people to get upset over the
victory or defeat of a favorite sports
team – especially to an established
rival
‣ Disagreeing with our friends feels
threatening because on some
evolutionary level our brains actually
believe that disagreeing with our
tribe might threaten our chances of
survival
Modern politics is TRIBALISM
29. IT’S BORING UNTIL YOU CHOOSE A SIDE
WEDGING IS ALL ABOUT RIVALRIES IN SPORTS
‣ The most shameless example of sports
wedging is professional wrestling. Fake
fights between manufactured rivals have
taken WWE (World Wrestling
Entertainment) to record revenues and a
market cap of $1.5B in 2016.
‣ It also happens with all major team sports
- the hatred teams have for one another
stokes the tribal fires in the human animal.
‣ When they tap into our tribal nature, we
get interested without even realizing it.
We get angry, and they MAKE MONEY.
31. DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE OF THE WEDGE?
RESIST TYING YOUR IDENTITY TO YOUR POLITICAL “TRIBE”
If you look closely, you’ll
realize that the vast
majority of political
messaging isn’t meant to
convince people to
change their minds.
Instead, it is geared
towards displaying our
tribal identity to others. It’s
just like wearing a sports
jersey in public.
32. FOCUS ON OUR COMMON VALUES
WHO WILL ARGUE WITH THIS SET OF VALUES?
The following list reflects what the vast majority of Americans really value in life. Do
any of them make you cringe or vehemently disagree?
‣ Safety in our daily lives; the ability to live without undue fear of personal violence
‣ Safety from foreign threat
‣ The freedom to express our personal beliefs without fear of oppression
‣ Economic opportunity and the ability to work to earn a living
‣ Access to a safety net to help us get back on our feet when hard times hit
‣ The ability to live free of unnecessary interference and make our own choices
‣ Justice for those who are wronged
‣ A healthy planet and environment
‣ Leaving the world a better place than it was when we were born into it
33. REJECT THE FALSE CHASM
IF WE AGREE ON VALUES, WE CAN DISAGREE ON METHODS WITHOUT FIGHTING
‣ Wedging preys on our caveman tribalism and pushes us to see issues as
morality wars. It’s us versus them, and if they win, all is lost.
‣ In reality, it is us AND them. We’re all in this together, and we all pretty
much want the same things.
‣ If that’s our starting point, the discussion revolves around one simple
question: “HOW do we protect the things we value and forward the
agenda that is implied by those values?”
‣ We can (and will) disagree. But we won’t be at each other’s throats
when we do.
‣ Most importantly, we’ll be using the newest parts of our brains as we
consider the issue. Tribalism MUST give way to reason and critical
thinking.
35. GUNS
WEDGE 101: THE FALSE CHASM
‣ The policy in question: restricting the sale of guns - which
guns can be bought and sold, who is allowed to buy guns,
and/or under what conditions.
‣ Gun Rights: If you’re
for increased
restrictions on
buying guns, you
want to take all guns
and eliminate my
right to protect
myself. Give them an
inch, and the 2nd
amendment is gone.
‣ Gun Control: If you’re
against restrictions
on buying guns,
you’re ok with killing
children. If we let the
“gun nuts” have their
way, our country will
be a blood bath
within just a few
years.
36. GUNS
SOME NON-EMOTIONAL FACTS TO CONSIDER
‣ About 95% of Americans
support background checks
before purchasing a weapon
‣ Almost as many want to
restrict gun ownership for
criminals and the mentally ill
‣ Almost 80% want guns to be
registered
‣ Only 10% wish to see guns
banned for the public.
‣ In short - there is broad
agreement about many
aspects of this topic.
38. GUNS
HOW ABOUT SOME PERSPECTIVE?
‣ Only about 1% of
people think gun policy
is the most important
issue facing the country
‣ Gun murders only
represent 0.5% of
premature and wrongful
deaths
‣ So why are we making
such a big deal about it?
‣ WE’VE BEEN WEDGED!
39. ABORTION
WEDGE 101: THE FALSE CHASM
‣ The policy in question: restricting or outlawing the right of a
woman to voluntarily terminate her pregnancy
‣ If you’re for
increased
restrictions on
abortion, you hate
women. If we let you
have your way,
women will be taken
back in time to the
1900s when they
had no rights at all.
‣ If you’re against
restrictions on
abortion, you’re ok
with murdering
children. If we let
that lack of values
take over, our
country will
descend into an
immoral hell.
40. ABORTION
A WEDGE IS BORN
‣ In the mid 90s, most
people considered
themselves pro-choice
‣ 10 years later, the
effects of wedging can
be seen - as the camps
solidified and jockeyed
for position from one
year to the next
‣ So the chasm must be
real, right?
41. ABORTION
NO! OPINIONS HAVEN’T CHANGED MUCH
‣ For the last 25 years,
opinions about
overturning Roe v. Wade
have hardly changed
‣ What HAS changed
(increased) is apathy
about the issue
‣ So, on one hand, we
identify as more divided
than ever. But when the
rubber meets the road,
we’re really not.
WEDGED AGAIN!
42. ABORTION
THE DATA ON OUR SHARED VALUES
‣ Most people in America believe abortion to be morally complex.
‣ 60% of Americans, including 29% of the pro-choice camp, believe that abortion is
morally wrong, even though most of these respondents believe it should be legal in
some or most cases.
‣ Essentially all Americans believe that late-term abortions become morally questionable
(and few support them) - largely due to the shared belief that at this point fetuses are
“viable” or “alive” and should be afforded protection.
‣ Regardless of how we feel about its morality, at least 80% of Americans believe
abortion should be legal, in at least some cases.
‣ Almost all Americans want fewer unwanted pregnancies and fewer unwanted children.
‣ A whopping 90% of Americans believe contraception and birth control are morally
acceptable.
‣ Only 7% believe it is unacceptable, which is less than half of the 16% that think drinking
alcohol is morally unacceptable.
43. EVEN ON THIS ISSUE,
THERE REALLY IS
COMMON GROUND
44. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS
WEDGE 101: THE FALSE CHASM
‣ The policy in question: restricting the number and/or country
of origin of immigrants admitted into the United States
‣ If you’re for
increased
restrictions on
immigration, you
hate people from
other countries. If
we let that kind of
hate take over,
the country is lost.
‣ If you’re against
restrictions on
immigration, you’re a
multicultural moral
relativist. If we let that
lack of values take
over, we’ll be overrun
by the worst people
on the planet and the
country will be lost.
45. IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS
REJECTING THE FALSE CHASM
‣ But…there is a Shared Value that underlies the issue: Safety
from foreign threat. (Remember the list of commonly held
values?)
‣ Then, the real source of disagreement is simply this: Do the
increased restrictions on immigration that have been put
forth in recent months protect and promote safety from
foreign threat?
‣ It turns out that there are reasonable arguments to be made
on all sides of this discussion. We can, and should, discuss
them without assuming either of the wedge positions.
47. SEE IT FOR WHAT IT IS AND DISPUTE IT!
EMPLOY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING…
‣ Decide whether the issue REALLY MATTERS to you
‣ Identify the FALSE CHASM
‣ Identify the nuances of the issue that are ignored by WEDGE
TACTICS
‣ Identify the COMMON GROUND that always exists
‣ If the issue really matters, ARM YOURSELF with data that
dismantles the wedge
‣ SPEAK OUT and SHARE YOUR DATA, letting others know you
will not be a pawn in the game of politicians and the media