My favorit political Ads:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/06/27/dinner_with_obama_now_includes_joe_biden.html
This short video for Obama’s campaign 2012 was promoting his raffle for a dinner with both Barack Obama and Joe Bidden (vice president). This video was significant because it stirred up controversy about violating the Federal Election Laws and FEC campaign finance laws. A presidential spokesman said that the video does not constitute fundraising under the law, that portions of the White House can legally be used for that purpose anyway, and that previous presidents have done so. There is one problem, however. This campaign ad was most likely recorded in the White House, which may have violated FEC campaign finance laws.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26852192/vp/45027940#45027940
The Chief of staff for Herman Cain conducts an ad where he smokes a cigarette at the end of the video; blowing smoke into the camera. The video ends with Herman Cain grinning. This video is interpreted by some that the Chief of staff is blowing smoke on America. It’s really doesn’t make sense to me, but it does compliment Herman Cain’s presence into the 2012 campaign.
Headline news story of the day or week related to the 2012 Election Coverage: Herman Cain
1) MSNBC: Cain denies report of sexual harassment
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's campaign denied allegations Sunday that he was twice accused of sexual harassment while he was the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
The report said the women signed agreements with the restaurant group that gave them five-figure financial payouts to leave the association and barred them from discussing their departures. Neither woman was identified.
The report was based on anonymous sources and, in one case, what the publication said was a review of documentation that described the allegations and the resolution.
This article is straight to the point and holds no position to the story.
2) : Fox news: “Cain Rejects Report of Inappropriate Behavior “
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's campaign denied allegations Sunday that he was twice accused of sexual harassment while he was the head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s.
The report said the women signed agreements with the restaurant group that gave them five-figure financial payouts to leave the association and barred them from discussing their departures. Neither woman was identified.
The report was based on anonymous sources and, in one case, what the publication said was a review of documentation that described the allegations and the resolution.
This article goes on to elaborate on how unfair attacks have been made on Herman Cain.
Cain's campaign told the AP that the allegations were not true, and amounted to unfair attacks.
"Inside-the-Beltway media have begun to launch unsubstantiated personal attacks on Cain," spokesman J.D. Gordon said in a written statement. "Dredging up thinly sourced allegations stemming from Mr. Cain's tenure as the chief executive officer at the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, political trade press are now casting aspersions on his character and spreading rumors that never stood up to the facts."
3) : CNN Politics: Cain presidential campaign fires back after report alleges inappropriate behavior
(CNN) - The campaign of presidential candidate Herman Cain has criticized a news report alleging that Cain displayed inappropriate behavior to two female employees in the 1990s, saying the news media has started "to launch unsubstantiated personal attacks on Cain."
At least two female employees of the National Restaurant Association complained of inappropriate behavior from Cain when he led the organization, POLITICO reported Sunday night.
Cain's campaign was quick to respond.
"Since Washington establishment critics haven't had much luck in attacking Mr. Cain's ideas to fix a bad economy and create jobs, they are trying to attack him in any way they can," said J.D. Gordon, Cain's campaign vice president.
"Dredging up thinly sourced allegations stemming from Mr. Cain's tenure as the Chief Executive Officer at the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, political trade press are now casting aspersions on his character and spreading rumors that never stood up to the facts," Gordon said in a statement.
The women, who were not named in the POLITICO story, left the organization after receiving "separation packages that were in the five-figure range," the newspaper reported.
This source also article goes on to elaborate on how unfair attacks have been made on Herman Cain
Why are these differing opinions important to create dialogue among voters?
I like how each source gives different details to the situation. Giving different angles of a story will better help to shape the audiences opinions about the topic. The voters will benefit on seeing the story from different perspectives.
Are they helping or hurting the candidates? How does this all influence public opinion? Why does it matter?
I believe this kind of reporting can both hurt and help candidates in terms of voters favoring a specific media base. If one media is heavily favored over another and shows bias, then candidates may only been seen from a one sided perspective. However if voters utilize their entire media base, then they can see candidates from different perspectives in which helps them to make better opinions about each candidate.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Politicial Ads
I think the Perry ad is a hit or miss. Those who know and understand politics and media understand how chopped and screwed this ad was in efforts to influence the audience that Romney Care will be ineffective. On the contrary, this ad is a hit to those who do not know the details of what’s really being reported by Romney in the video. Therefore the audience would most likely accept the contradictions and inconsistency labels on Mitt Romney from the Perry ad
Michele is from the home of the Iowa caucus; in which serves to be a big presidential focus during election periods such as the upcoming 2012 presidential elections. Her ad was effective in the fact that supporters may be influenced by her roots and upbringing in which they can relate to. Viewers watching this video will be more attentive to Michele Bachmann because of her background. Therefore she made a good strategic move by identifying her roots in her ad
Obama has served a four year term and therefore is lacking the “Meat and Potatoes” in his ad. Personally I feel that he should have used more achievements during his term to compliment his strengths that voters admire him for. I do like the part of the video where he is looking in the mirror at himself. This scene really showed me that he is focused day to day on his duties to the United States. However the riding of the unicorn was a bit corny to me.
“Yes we did” speaks large words to voters because it’s a reflection of the triumph that Obama accomplished during the 2008 elections. This scene reminded voters of the president they stood for and indeed catches the audience attention for the rest of the Obama ad. This was effective.
Obama did not have enough achievements to create a positive impact on the video to my opinion. Maybe elaborating on future goals would have added more value to the ad; giving the audience a sense that Obama still has more to offer.
I think this “Promotion” of media groups is very good for business, politics, and people. Although I do not necessarily favor the government stepping in and regulating new media; in terms of political elections, regulations would be an exception to refrain from giving the voters false information and utilizing unethical tactics for promoting a candidates.
Television advertising is by far the best approach to reach new voting groups. Television advertising not only sends a message to the mass majority of the United States that own television(s) in their homes but gives the audience the visuals to compliment the audio delivery of the message. Most of society utilizes new media such as online access, mobile access, and social networking in communication. Social media can easily reach people by tapping into these outlets. How can you avoid politics if it’s located in all your resources for communication? Effective.
Michele is from the home of the Iowa caucus; in which serves to be a big presidential focus during election periods such as the upcoming 2012 presidential elections. Her ad was effective in the fact that supporters may be influenced by her roots and upbringing in which they can relate to. Viewers watching this video will be more attentive to Michele Bachmann because of her background. Therefore she made a good strategic move by identifying her roots in her ad
Obama has served a four year term and therefore is lacking the “Meat and Potatoes” in his ad. Personally I feel that he should have used more achievements during his term to compliment his strengths that voters admire him for. I do like the part of the video where he is looking in the mirror at himself. This scene really showed me that he is focused day to day on his duties to the United States. However the riding of the unicorn was a bit corny to me.
“Yes we did” speaks large words to voters because it’s a reflection of the triumph that Obama accomplished during the 2008 elections. This scene reminded voters of the president they stood for and indeed catches the audience attention for the rest of the Obama ad. This was effective.
Obama did not have enough achievements to create a positive impact on the video to my opinion. Maybe elaborating on future goals would have added more value to the ad; giving the audience a sense that Obama still has more to offer.
I think this “Promotion” of media groups is very good for business, politics, and people. Although I do not necessarily favor the government stepping in and regulating new media; in terms of political elections, regulations would be an exception to refrain from giving the voters false information and utilizing unethical tactics for promoting a candidates.
Television advertising is by far the best approach to reach new voting groups. Television advertising not only sends a message to the mass majority of the United States that own television(s) in their homes but gives the audience the visuals to compliment the audio delivery of the message. Most of society utilizes new media such as online access, mobile access, and social networking in communication. Social media can easily reach people by tapping into these outlets. How can you avoid politics if it’s located in all your resources for communication? Effective.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Module 8 - Cable News MSNBC/Effect of Hyper-Competition in Cable / Steve Jobs
MSNBC coverage on protests against big corporation greed:
"We got sold out, banks got bailed out" and "All day, all week, occupy Wall Street." American protesters are angry that U.S. banks are enjoying booming profits after getting bailouts in 2008, while many people are struggling in a difficult economy with more than 9 % percent unemployment and little help from Washington.
It is safe to say this specific event was identified as a liberal event in which MSNBC provided a large amount of coverage with little attention to other important news this specific day. However I feel that MSNBC is balanced enough to challenge any critic’s about presenting a liberal bias on the news that is being covered. News being presented on MSNBC is more balanced than the conservative bias that FOX leans towards when presenting news to its viewers.
Overall based on the coverage; I feel that those running coverage on the protest did step over the line this time. Other important news such as the death of Steve Jobs really deserved part of that attention. Rest in Peace.
I feel that all media has an agenda to make beyond just the facts. However if you have diverse employment staff working towards the same goals then there will be a balanced viewpoint in the reporting of news to its followers such as MSNBC. If you have nothing but conservative republicans representing a company; then the bias is strong and viewers are subject to only one aspect of the news.
Effect of Hyper-Competition in Cable:
I think not! Competition in Cable is like competition in business for the fact that the public benefits with more options and more quality. The more views in journalism there are the better quality information is available. No one wants to listen to a one sided bias reporting important news and events. Therefore competitions give viewers options in which help them to develop their one opinions on facts delivered.
Steve Jobs:
“Death is very likely the single best invention of life”. Living each day as if it were your last does inspire me to contribute or create a positive impact on life (person(s) /community). Whatever I chose to do; I think Steve Jobs words influences me to keep doing what makes me happy and to face change with a sense of confidence that things will work out.
I am still at a stand still carrier wise at this point in time. Entering my last semester of school, my goal is to place myself in a situation where I am more available to my family, and that I can be a shoulder to lean one. Just like rapper 2Pac said, “I may not be the person to change the world, but I want to spark the mind of the person who will change the world”.
Thanks Steve Jobs.
"We got sold out, banks got bailed out" and "All day, all week, occupy Wall Street." American protesters are angry that U.S. banks are enjoying booming profits after getting bailouts in 2008, while many people are struggling in a difficult economy with more than 9 % percent unemployment and little help from Washington.
It is safe to say this specific event was identified as a liberal event in which MSNBC provided a large amount of coverage with little attention to other important news this specific day. However I feel that MSNBC is balanced enough to challenge any critic’s about presenting a liberal bias on the news that is being covered. News being presented on MSNBC is more balanced than the conservative bias that FOX leans towards when presenting news to its viewers.
Overall based on the coverage; I feel that those running coverage on the protest did step over the line this time. Other important news such as the death of Steve Jobs really deserved part of that attention. Rest in Peace.
I feel that all media has an agenda to make beyond just the facts. However if you have diverse employment staff working towards the same goals then there will be a balanced viewpoint in the reporting of news to its followers such as MSNBC. If you have nothing but conservative republicans representing a company; then the bias is strong and viewers are subject to only one aspect of the news.
Effect of Hyper-Competition in Cable:
I think not! Competition in Cable is like competition in business for the fact that the public benefits with more options and more quality. The more views in journalism there are the better quality information is available. No one wants to listen to a one sided bias reporting important news and events. Therefore competitions give viewers options in which help them to develop their one opinions on facts delivered.
Steve Jobs:
“Death is very likely the single best invention of life”. Living each day as if it were your last does inspire me to contribute or create a positive impact on life (person(s) /community). Whatever I chose to do; I think Steve Jobs words influences me to keep doing what makes me happy and to face change with a sense of confidence that things will work out.
I am still at a stand still carrier wise at this point in time. Entering my last semester of school, my goal is to place myself in a situation where I am more available to my family, and that I can be a shoulder to lean one. Just like rapper 2Pac said, “I may not be the person to change the world, but I want to spark the mind of the person who will change the world”.
Thanks Steve Jobs.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Kurt McCain is on one!
"I am not playing the race card" What!!! This character is playing the TOKEN card. Conservatives have found their Uncle Tom. I cannot believe what I am hearing from this fake ass Republican. There's Republicans that have more sense than you. Calling your own people out for fame is called selling out on yourself. A 62 year blind person can see clearer than you. Change your game plan bro because there is not enough love out there for you.
Obama's Media Advantage
I honestly both agree and disagree to the video in terms of media and President Obama; along with the expected election perceptions. In terms of President Obama being highly favored in the next elections by different sources of media, I am a little skeptical for the fact that online statistics and public views contradict the media expectations. There are a lot of people who feel that Obama does not fallow throw on what he says are who feel that he is not supportive enough. I personally hope he is re-elected because he is a charismatic leader who showed that he can face adversity through his actions such as taking a position in office during the worst economic times. Anyone who is willing to take on a responsibility in the atmosphere of recession is a brave and honorable person. President Obama faces the criticisms and I feel that he has more to offer. But the media and overall social view are not on the same page in my eye.
I do agree with the dynamics of media having a bias and influencing its followers based on that bias. Although media has its tactics and influence when delivering important news, it’s our (society) responsibility to learn and understand how to obtain the details and facts of events; and identify the influencing tactics that the media delivers. If I can create my own opinions by using resources that both provide pro’s and con’s with opposite bias, then my opinion will most likely be a valuable one.
I do agree with the dynamics of media having a bias and influencing its followers based on that bias. Although media has its tactics and influence when delivering important news, it’s our (society) responsibility to learn and understand how to obtain the details and facts of events; and identify the influencing tactics that the media delivers. If I can create my own opinions by using resources that both provide pro’s and con’s with opposite bias, then my opinion will most likely be a valuable one.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Leia: Internet Freedom (M.6)
Leia: Internet Freedom (M.6)
I feel that the internet should be open and unrestricted. New and Social media has made its way in the world and restricting it is not an option. I am dependent on the internet because it provides knowledge at a convenience to the people. Great points Leia.
I feel that the internet should be open and unrestricted. New and Social media has made its way in the world and restricting it is not an option. I am dependent on the internet because it provides knowledge at a convenience to the people. Great points Leia.
Module 6: Internet Freedom
The internet is very important as our public space because it provides up to date information on a consistent basis. Having the internet means having knowledge about what goes on around us on a daily basis. The internet provides information, news, media, visuals, audio, etc. which allows we “the people” to be selective about what we choose to learn and know.
It sounds like the government wants to get their hands on everything. I believe threats to private information such as wikileaks (Run by Julian Assange) are the major motivation for internet freedom. To my opinion internet freedom involves limited government regulation and control. Private information being exposed is something that all people and institutions face; therefore the consequences are parallel. People or entities that use the internet for illegal tactics and crime place themselves at risk for disciplinary action anyway. Uprisings such as in Tunisia and Egypt can be initiated by other means as well. This event is just being used by the government as an example as to why more control and money should be invested in network security. What the U.S. government is promoting is not internet freedom; but internet control.
I honestly think internet freedom serves another purpose that is beyond the safety of internet users. I feel that there are other initiatives rather using $25 million dollars towards internet freedom. The government has access to the internet just as anyone else and should create cheaper ways to monitor the information being shared in new media versus setting restriction and control over the internet.
Social Media has been beneficial to activist lately; therefore is causing worldwide attention and threat to politics and government. Internet freedom is based off the success of Social Media at it’s worse. Unfortunately.
It sounds like the government wants to get their hands on everything. I believe threats to private information such as wikileaks (Run by Julian Assange) are the major motivation for internet freedom. To my opinion internet freedom involves limited government regulation and control. Private information being exposed is something that all people and institutions face; therefore the consequences are parallel. People or entities that use the internet for illegal tactics and crime place themselves at risk for disciplinary action anyway. Uprisings such as in Tunisia and Egypt can be initiated by other means as well. This event is just being used by the government as an example as to why more control and money should be invested in network security. What the U.S. government is promoting is not internet freedom; but internet control.
I honestly think internet freedom serves another purpose that is beyond the safety of internet users. I feel that there are other initiatives rather using $25 million dollars towards internet freedom. The government has access to the internet just as anyone else and should create cheaper ways to monitor the information being shared in new media versus setting restriction and control over the internet.
Social Media has been beneficial to activist lately; therefore is causing worldwide attention and threat to politics and government. Internet freedom is based off the success of Social Media at it’s worse. Unfortunately.
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