Today, (Wednesday, December 2, 2015) Dr. Ben Carson came to speak at Winthrop University, and this author had the opportunity to attend the event. Democrats and Republicans alike came to see the 2016 Presidential candidate. As the lights dimmed, and microphones were tested the crowd hushed. The conservative event began with the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, followed by a prayer. Tommy Pope, Speaker proTemp for the SC House of Representatives, former Solicitor for York County, and a candidate for the governor of South Carolina, introduced Dr. Carson swiftly. As Carson walked onto the stage, the crowd jumped to their feet, whooping, clapping, and hollering.
To begin his speech, before an interview session, led by Tommy Pope, Carson explained why, after a successful career in medicine, he has turned to politics. His answer? "Because, this country is worth it." This statement is an appeal to patriotism. Stereotypically politics is not considered a glamorous career; however Carson is making an appeal to patriotism, by giving up a comfortable lifestyle, in the hopes of making a positive …show more content…
To this remark, the audience burst into applause. Not only does this statement reflect a view shared by Carson, and so many other voters, that career politicians are no longer the best thing for this country, but Carson takes it a step further, by appealing to the common man. This call for the common man lets the average citizen think that it is possible that they could take a part in running their country, hands on, rather than voting and hoping for the best.
During the question and answer portion of the event, Carson discussed issues from campaign strategy, to veterans, to education. Though Carson's response appeared quite rehearsed, he seemed genuinely passioate about the causes and his
To begin his speech, before an interview session, led by Tommy Pope, Carson explained why, after a successful career in medicine, he has turned to politics. His answer? "Because, this country is worth it." This statement is an appeal to patriotism. Stereotypically politics is not considered a glamorous career; however Carson is making an appeal to patriotism, by giving up a comfortable lifestyle, in the hopes of making a positive …show more content…
To this remark, the audience burst into applause. Not only does this statement reflect a view shared by Carson, and so many other voters, that career politicians are no longer the best thing for this country, but Carson takes it a step further, by appealing to the common man. This call for the common man lets the average citizen think that it is possible that they could take a part in running their country, hands on, rather than voting and hoping for the best.
During the question and answer portion of the event, Carson discussed issues from campaign strategy, to veterans, to education. Though Carson's response appeared quite rehearsed, he seemed genuinely passioate about the causes and his