Complete video at: fora.tv John G. Geer, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University, defends the use of negativity in politics, arguing that the criticism it inspires is necessary to the democratic process. —– “Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns” featuring the author, John G. Geer, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, [...]
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Here is a quote from John McCain. “It’s time we did away with a lot of this political rhetoric at the level we’re at, including these negative ads. Nobody likes these negative ads. You want to know what we’re for, now who we’re against.” Obama continues to call McCain honorable even though McCain continues to [...]
The negative ads are really quite vile. Do you think these ads actually show how disgustingly vile politicians are, and how far they are willing to “SPIN” things to make their party look better, and the other party worse? If this be the case – how much spin do politicians use during their reign of [...]
Government, Cato Institute. Americans think negative campaign ads undermine elections and even democratic government itself. But John G. Geer argues that when political candidates attack each other, raising doubts about each other’s views and qualifications, voters – and the democratic process – benefit. “In Defense of Negativity,” Geer’s study of negative advertising in presidential campaigns [...]
mentioned the McCain ad saying Obama wanted to teach kindergarten kids sex. These were all ads run by John McCain and there were plenty worse. Respectful? Reasonable? Try Ridiculous. . .. … …. ….. …… ….. …. … .. . keys Sarah Palin John McCain Barack Obama economy debate White House Ohio presidential president vice [...]
CLICK to watch Barack’s 75 SECONDS ! : THE SUBJECT : Barack Obama campaign ad – TRUTH version ! [ OCTOBER 2008 ] ————————————– Tuesday night’s presidential debate offers Republican John McCain one of his last best chances to stop Democrat Barack Obama’s recent surge in the race and turn it in his favor. The [...]
In 2008, Tim Walz outspent his opponent Dr. Brian Davis 3:1. Walz spent a large portion of his campaign funds in ads like this one, falsely characterizing his opponent’s positions. Post Bulletin editoral 11/5/08 But our happiness with this result is tempered by our disgust We’d like to think that we’re better than that in [...]
John McCain: More of the same… Suggested Reading: In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential CampaignsAmericans tend to see negative campaign ads as just that: negative. Pundits, journalists, voters, and scholars frequently complain that such ads under… Read More >
Hours after a new poll showed her falling behind for the first time in Iowa, Hillary Clinton launched a blistering personal broadside on rival Barack Obama, calling him a phony and a double-talker. Keywords: hillary clinton, barack obama, Kindergarten, experience, president, IA, attack, negative ad, Democratic Primary, election 2008 “There’s a big difference between our [...]