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Full-Text Articles in American Politics
Explaining The Revolution: Vernacular Discourse And The Tipping Point In America’S 2006 Midterm Election, Ryan Michael Shepard
Explaining The Revolution: Vernacular Discourse And The Tipping Point In America’S 2006 Midterm Election, Ryan Michael Shepard
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
The 2006 midterm election marked perhaps the first time that the American public held the Bush administration accountable for its controversial actions. Various explanations have been offered for the backlash, ranging from public concern about the war to disgust over sex scandals involving prominent conservatives. In this essay, through analysis of vernacular discourse appearing in letters to the editor from USA Today, I argue that the election results stemmed from Bush’s weakening credibility – in respect to the dimensions of honesty, competence, and moderation – which limited the effectiveness of his rhetoric that was so powerful since September 11th.
The Triad Of Evil And The Bush Incumbency: Convergence, Competition, And Cooperation, Meryl J. Irwin Carlson
The Triad Of Evil And The Bush Incumbency: Convergence, Competition, And Cooperation, Meryl J. Irwin Carlson
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
In this essay, I analyze discourses circulating during the 2004 re-election campaign of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney as a means to explore the interactions of three tropes of “evil” as identified by James P. McDaniel (2003). In the months between September 11, 2001 and November 2, 2004, the tropes of “Evil-in-itself,” “Evil-for-itself,” and “Evil-for-others” converged, combined, and competed in the culmination of criticism leveled at the Bush-Cheney campaign regarding the screening of entrants into events and rallies. Integral to this interaction is the articulation of American democracy with capitalism, as theorized by Kenneth Burke (1969). Ultimately, I argue …
Political Attitudes Towards The Bush Administration By Ethnic And Racial Groups, Amber Elzen, Mai Inoue, Julianna Koomen
Political Attitudes Towards The Bush Administration By Ethnic And Racial Groups, Amber Elzen, Mai Inoue, Julianna Koomen
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
This project analyzes the attitudes towards political statements according to a person’s ethnic and racial groups. The statements relate to the Bush administration and some of its policies. The different responses are categorized by age, gender and location as well. It is hypothesized that Caucasians would have a more positive outlook on the administration and its policies while racial and ethnic minorities would have a less positive response to the questions. Overall, a total of 219 participants were surveyed from Minnesota State University, Mankato and from communities of southeastern Minnesota through questions asking them to indicate their political attitudes. When …
The Decision To Run: The Stories Of Women In The Minnesota Legislature, Danielle M. Thomsen
The Decision To Run: The Stories Of Women In The Minnesota Legislature, Danielle M. Thomsen
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
The underrepresented status of women in legislative positions is an entrenched flaw in the American political system. Although past research has investigated the obvious gender gap, the spotlight has recently shifted toward the preliminary factors affecting a candidate's political ambition. It has been noted that women have little aspiration to run for office, and are unlikely to even consider themselves as viable candidates. Encouragement offered by political parties and external supporters such as family, friends, coworkers, and community organizations plays a vital role in creating a female candidate. This paper evaluates the impact of outside forces on the female candidate …
Covering The 1972 Chisholm Campaign: Shaping Perceptions And Postponing Progress, Andrea Diekman
Covering The 1972 Chisholm Campaign: Shaping Perceptions And Postponing Progress, Andrea Diekman
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
In order to get their voices heard, groups with different interests and needs, often racially, socially, and economically marginalized groups, must take an active role in developing policies. Political representation is essential in articulating the need for change and then creating that change. Both women and African Americans have different significant problems gaining political office that their White male counterpoints do not. African American women are especially disadvantaged because of their challenges with the interlocking oppressions of both racism and sexism. A specific woman and candidacy that this study examines more closely was for the presidency. In 1972, Shirley Chisholm …
An Ordinary Congressman And An Extraordinary Scandal: Alex Mcmillan And Iran-Contra, Rob Matsick
An Ordinary Congressman And An Extraordinary Scandal: Alex Mcmillan And Iran-Contra, Rob Matsick
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
The Iran-Contra Affair was an infamous soap opera that pushed the Reagan Administration to the brink of annihilation. The repercussions to the main players of this and other tantalizing political affairs have been regurgitated ad nauseum. However, the effects on the more general political scene are often ignored. This paper is a case study that examines the diversionary political route that Alex McMillan, a Congressman unknown outside of North Carolina, takes to handle the negative effects of a Republican crisis to a Congressman that shares the party, but not the blame, for a national scandal. This case study aims …
The Under-Representation Of Minorities In Political Careers, Chelsea Barr, Ina Pae
The Under-Representation Of Minorities In Political Careers, Chelsea Barr, Ina Pae
Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Numerous studies have found that people of color, women, and those with physical challenges are significantly under-represented in political careers due to societal barriers. For example, women’s participation in politics shows some improvement while women occupy only 12% of the political careers. To explore whether students and professors interested in political careers have experienced under-representation of minorities, a mixed-method approach with both surveys and interviews of Minnesota State University, Mankato, students and professors from the departments of Government and Gender and Women’s Studies were utilized. These students were selected because both fields study political institutions, and are likely to seek …
The American Presidency, University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
The American Presidency, University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.
Reports From Presidential Commissions And Councils, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Reports From Presidential Commissions And Councils, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
The 57th Presidential Inauguration, Arizona State University
The 57th Presidential Inauguration, Arizona State University
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Arizona State University.
Documents Of Democracy, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Documents Of Democracy, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Inaugurations Past And Present ... From George Washington To Barack Obama, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Inaugurations Past And Present ... From George Washington To Barack Obama, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Elections/Voting
Photographs of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
Talking The Talk And Walking The Walk: Do A Federal Agency's Women-Centered Services Match A Women-Centered Organizational Culture?, Sally Anne Mcshane
Talking The Talk And Walking The Walk: Do A Federal Agency's Women-Centered Services Match A Women-Centered Organizational Culture?, Sally Anne Mcshane
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
Federal government agencies that provide services for women would presumably have an internal women-friendly organizational culture. In this study, organizational culture is measured by financial benefits - annual salary and federal General Schedule grade - provided to women. Regression analyses were used to examine whether gender, grade, and type of agency have an effect on salary and grade. Also bonuses to women are examined, as well as whether men or women are the heads of individual agencies or umbrella departments. Women were awarded fewer bonuses and lesser amounts as compared to men. Also women often are leaders of individual women-centered …
We're "Fed" Up And Tea'd Off: Frame Analysis Of The Tea Party Movement, Daniel Peter Flaaen
We're "Fed" Up And Tea'd Off: Frame Analysis Of The Tea Party Movement, Daniel Peter Flaaen
All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects
There is a new wave sweeping American politics. Beginning in 2009 as the people's movement, the Tea Party is taking American politics by storm. Hoping to change the way the American public thinks about American politics, the Tea Party is using some innovative tactics. Utilizing the only official Tea Party publication, an analysis of the publication's first year was done to identify the frames that were being put forth by the organization to gain support. By using the cross over frame, the us vs. them frame and the threat frame, the Tea Party hoped to resonate with a large population …
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Constitution
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
We The People, Minnesota State University, Mankato
We The People, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Constitution
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Government Information: Presidents & Elections, St. Mary's University, Texas
Government Information: Presidents & Elections, St. Mary's University, Texas
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from St. Mary's University, Texas.
Presidential Elections, Southwest Minnesota State University
Presidential Elections, Southwest Minnesota State University
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Southwest Minnesota State University.
Symbols Of America, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Symbols Of America, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University.
Inauguration, 2009, St. Mary's University, Texas
Inauguration, 2009, St. Mary's University, Texas
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from St. Mary's University, Texas.
Presidents, Politics And Primaries, Emory University
Presidents, Politics And Primaries, Emory University
Elections/Voting
Photographs of a display of government documents from Emory University, Georgia.
Presidents, Politics, And Powers, Emory University
Presidents, Politics, And Powers, Emory University
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Emory University, Georgia.
The Struggle For The Right To Vote, Minnesota State University Mankato
The Struggle For The Right To Vote, Minnesota State University Mankato
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Celebrating Our U.S. Constitution Day, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Celebrating Our U.S. Constitution Day, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Constitution
Photographs of a display of government documents from Oklahoma State University.
Executive Branch, Lacrosse Public Library
Executive Branch, Lacrosse Public Library
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents from LaCrosse Public Library, Wisconsin.
U.S. Flag And National Anthem, Fort Hays State University
U.S. Flag And National Anthem, Fort Hays State University
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Fort Hays State University, Kansas.
Executive Branch And Cabinet, Mesa Public Library
Executive Branch And Cabinet, Mesa Public Library
Democracy/Government
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Mesa Public Library, AZ.
Your Vote Counts!, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Your Vote Counts!, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Election & Veteran's Day, University Of Guam
Election & Veteran's Day, University Of Guam
Elections/Voting
Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Guam.
We The People, Emporia State University
We The People, Emporia State University
Constitution
Photographs of a display of government documents from Emporia State University, Kansas.