How did the shift to primarily virtual conventions due to the pandemic impact both the DNC and RNC? Did the campaigns get the “bump” that conventions typically provide? Finally, are nominating conventions still relevant given that the candidate has already been decided (regardless of a pandemic)? Your response should be supported by at least three sources (see assignment guidelines for details) and offer examples from both the RNC and DNC.
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Comedy & Politics – Tuesday, October 20th (Blog #9 A)
How are the presidential candidates being presented on comedy programs? What impact do you think satirical shows and late night hosts are ha...
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Assess each candidate’s performance in the first presidential debate. What debate strategies (noted in Denton et al Ch. 9) did they employ a...
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How are the campaigns and their supporters using websites and social media to target voters and how does it differ from previous campaigns? ...
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What types of ads are we seeing this year? Are they more positive or negative in tone, and how do they compare to ads in previous campaigns?...