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to make a difference, and incorporating the public’s views into their campaigns. Throughout their campaign, candidates are influenced by extra-constitutional actors, such as the media, public opinion, interest groups, and political parties. In the election of governor in Massachusetts this year, it can be seen that all of these extra-constitutional actors have influenced the candidates. All of the extra-constitutional actors exist to inform, motivate, and educate voters, but each one has its own…

Throughout history there have been many laws restricting certain people from voting. Almost all of these laws have been abolished, however, the laws restricting felons from voting are still in place in most locations. Felons should have their voting rights restored to them after being reintegrated into society for a period of time Felons have server their time, and if they are deemed fit re-enter society, they should have the right to vote. Part of the reason felons have their rights removed…

College have not gone unchallenged, significant challenges are infrequent. However, the 2000 presidential election between GEORGE W. BUSH and ALBERT GORE Jr. inspired calls to reform or eliminate the national Electoral College. The election on November 7, 2000, was one of the closest in U.S. history, and several media organizations erroneously announced Gore as the predicted winner before the election booths had closed. Bush gained significant ground, and by the end of the evening on November 7,…

been in high school for 1 or 2 years, and may or may not have a job, there are adults like that too (other than the high school aspect). People under 18 should be able to vote because they are responsible, demographic trends hurt youth during the election , and we need to make voting a habit. People 16 and up are considered responsible…

Khryzthea Irizarry Polsc 110 Media The article, Reimagining Journalism: The Story of the One Percent by Michael Massing, expresses and provides evidence that “Big Money” is influencing American society. The wealthy one percent of Americans influence and buy our representatives; whether they be, presidents to local mayors. The wealthy are able to successfully “buy” representatives by…

The Electoral College, founded during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, mediated the voting interests of both the states and the federal government. It was initially designed to promote the voice of small states and the American people, create a well-informed voting body, and establish the Presidency as an independent election free from Congressional bias. Although this strategy was an effective solution to political disputes of the aforementioned era, it has now become outdated in…

formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president. The Electoral College basically allows popular vote with a safeguard, it exaggerates the margin of victory for the winner, and it recognizes the state's role in the federal system. Those that oppose the Electoral College argue that it is dangerous because the chance of electing the popular vote loser as it did in 1888 and 2000 with Harrison and Bush respectively. This problem results from a division election and a…

Jakob Cantor The Electoral College The founding fathers of America came up with a fair and efficient system to elect the president of the United States. The Electoral College was established in 1787 at the Constitution Center. During the final decision making, Alexander Hamilton chose a method that was comprised between a popular vote and a senate vote. They made sure that the people who got elected were educated, responsible, and informed of their duties. The Electoral College was established…

eventually decide to support. This article took this situation a step further and discussed the effects these negative political ads had on people my age or “Generation Y.” The study discussed in this article specifically took a look at the 2008 election cycle which was a matchup between Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain. The study looked at the impact of campaign messaging, more specifically, political advertising, on various forms of political participation and knowledge. The…

The amount of money spent isn’t necessarily what is causing the fear. More so it’s the fact that the donors with more money are overruling the everyday citizens who should have a voice to. The 2012 election cost nearly 6 billion dollars, making it the most costly congressional and presidential election America has ever scene. In the past many finance reforms have been done to help prevent a monopoly of the rich and wealthy 1% influencing politics rather than the general public opinion. You start…