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 fro…
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A proposed Attack Ad using a classic scene from Kubrick’s movie Dr. Strangelove linking the Bush cowboy mentality with cowboy and cowgirl McCain/Palin. Hotheads who got us into Iraq can as easily get us into even hotter water. Their macho motto: Shoot first and ask questions later. Loose cannons on the hot button. Yikes! Run for cover. … attack ad Election President Obama McCain Palin Biden Atta…
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