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Originally Posted by The Villager II
I feel she would be slanted toward Obama, but lets take what she says and improve on those areas just to make sure Romney wins. We must stop presenting the average Republican as Radical with respect to religion and stop with Poor means Lazy or they deserve what they get attitude and most important, leave womens health to women and their doctors.
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Attached is a link to an article discussing how the media "frames" political issues. It is lengthy and a bit boring but what is happening right now is both campaigns are attempting to FRAME the campaign. Obama's over reaction to the one year anniversary was meant to try an take away the past strength of the Republicans on national defense.
Both will do this for some time, until after the conventions probably....articles such as the one you were referring to is part of that attempt and it happens on BOTH SIDES. Writers who lean left are asked to right, and if you notice the writer who gave you pause, was voicing very subjective things...nothing of substance. BOTH SIDES want to begin to paint a picture in everyones mind.
Still in the end, the debates where both will be obliged to discuss ISSUES and PAST TRACK HISTORY will be the overwhelming move.
Of course there are folks who will vote either Dem or Rep if the devil himself were on the ballot and various other groups who do the same thing.
Notice the polls and how dynamic they are now and will be for a bit....then finally they will settle down and paint a true picture of what might be happening.
People, MOST as I said, want to hear themselves what these guys actually believe in and what they might do.
"How the Media Frames Political Issues" by Scott London
PS...I need to add and I said this in 2008 as well. I normally would say that I listen to those who tell you what they will do if elected and not to any negative advertising. I have worked hard and long for the Democratic party in the past....I have voted both democratic and republican over the years for President. In 2008, I realized after doing as much due diligence as possible that I needed to oppose Obama no matter who is running against him. That gives me pause and actually bothers me inside but I feel that strongly on him and there is no room on this man (AND I stress nothing personal...just what he stands for).
I add this PS because I want you to understand that normally, negative conversations just flat turn me off as I would prefer a give and take on an issue and decide from that. I find in my heart that is impossible in 2008 and this campaign. That hurts me a lot...it really and truely does.