Rhetorical Analysis Of Chicago Tribune's Endorsement Of Gary Johnson

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According to the article Chicago Tribune's endorsement of Gary Johnson, the issue question of the author is the follow: What should tens of millions of voters who yearn for answers do with two major-party candidates they disdain? The reason for this question is because people wish to have another choice. The structure of the article is well done because it gives me background of the topic and the thesis, explains his point, and conclude by recalling his claim. However, the author did not explain what Gary Johnson’s opposition think about him as a candidate. In addition, the author talks about the credibility (ethos) that each candidate has for instance, Donald Trump is described as person that does not qualify for becoming a president because

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