I think I would go with the dissenting opinion, because obviously Gore thought the count wasn't right or was unfair.Gore took it to court in Florida so the voted had to be hand counted instead of done by the machine itself.It violated the equal protection clause.

Fundraising is important yes. I think they should have a fair shot but not because they don't have the funds is absurd. they worry that people also spend to much time trying to get reelected instead of doing enough governing time.In 1974, government set restrictions on how much money can be contributed by one individual and parties.
 When times are good, president party benefits. When times are bad, presidential party suffer. Low turnouts raise questions about government's responsiveness and unequal turnout suggests that government response is unequal.
Low turnout among young people, in contrast to older, means the elected officials may give more attention to issues affecting senior voters such as S.S.I. (Social Security) The younger are benefited costs of education
Younger generation think voting does not apply to them or affect them. In my opinion, everyone needs to vote. It is a right and in other countries it would be considered a luxury I guess. I am thankful for being an American and not in some foreign country where women don't have any rights.


I commented on Stephanie, Steele, Matt Cooper and Taylor Wilson blogs.

1.) On this blog I had to research because I am not set on a particular party. The Republican Party believes that each person is responsible for his or her own place in society.(Republican Party .com) The Democratic Party believes
in ideas and principals that benefit all Americans with opportunity and justice for all . (All things Democratic.com) My family leans to the democratic Party. As I have said earlier, I go for whoever I feel is going to benefit this country the most.If I had to chose I would say Democratic. The Democrats seem to lean toward the most important principals I value. I can relate with both parties still though after researching.

2.) I think yes on this one as well. I think no one agrees on everything. Everyone has their own opinions about politics. Who is to actually say what is right or what is wrong? In today's world I feel there is to much control sometimes. I feel freedom is one thing but no one should abuse their rights or influence but it definitely happens everyday.

3.)I liked two parties I researched The Socialist Party because strive to establish a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control. Non-racist, Classless, Feminist socialist society.
 The second is the Constitutional Party they support Agenda 21, " What is that?", it is the environment and the plan to save it. It was brought in 1982. I think if the environment is not cared for it is a disgrace to drive down the road and see all the trash.


I commented on Robert Johnson, Stacey Clark, and Matt Cooper

I researched all the groups on this list.These are the ones I found interesting. I found out that N.E.A which is the National Education Association. it is the nation's largest employee association who try to advance causes for public education. Their mission is that they believe everyone deserves an education. There is 3 million members. The issues that are at hand today are preventing bullying, school safety, funding, and N.C.L.B No Child Left Behind. The next was A.F.T American Federation of Teachers which is professional teachers champions fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, healthcare and public services for students, families, and  our communities.I agree with these groups and their issues. S.E.I.U is largest union for healthcare, public service and is the most diverse with 56% of members are women. There is also 40% of African American.

I saved the one I was interested in for this: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. There are 1.4 million members who work in freight and airline industry.  I did extensive research on this group. The issues they are facing includes: Retirement, Transportation, Labor, Anti-Trust and Workplace, trade, Environment and super fund. I learned they were started in 1903 from two leading drivers associations. Jimmy Hoffa, was president from 1958-1971 when he resigned. From early on Hoffa was involved with organized crime. He was imprisoned and sentenced to 13 years in 1967. At one time during Hoffa's leadership the union was largest with 1.5 million members. the way he did business may not of always been legal, but he accomplished things. Hoffa disappeared in July 1975 and was declared legally dead in 1982. The mob was involved, but due to body no one was ever charged with Hoffa's death. He ruffled someone feathers indeed.

I feel if they want the power it is there. The work has to be done and a lot of debating to reach the goals they are reaching for. Some times it isn't enough and sometimes it is to much. Who can really say for sure?




I posted on Mona Manwill, Stacey Clark, and Taylor Wilson

Does objectivity still exist in media coverage of politics? Well some would argue yes, but many more say no. I did a little research on this subject. The media is based on what people need to know not want they want to know. Who has the right to say what is or is not important in this world. I think the news should report the truth not the opinion as to say. Everyone has opinions are they all right or wrong? Who is to say. If you have a job to do you should do it to the best of your ability with honor and integrity. If my name was going behind it I would want it to be the truth.Cable and local channels have changed drastically over recent years. The evening networks news have remained remarkable the same.I think CNN is objective.Fox News and MSNBC are biased. The evening news reports what i feel is closer to the truth. I read an article by Andrew Beargon on Poynter.org that said morning radio shows are the most informative. MSNBC has a conservative view point.Fox News had Moderate or Liberal views. According to FDU Political Scientist Dan Cassino said the results showed " Ideological news sources like Fox and MSNBC are really just talking to one audience."

As for radio shows they are the most listened to hot debates happen, if they don't agree with each other a huge debate usually occurs. I personally have never listened to them.Rush Limbaugh has a conservative view on the issues at hand. Most talk shows are 90% conservative from what I researched. The radio reaches a wide variety of people for listeners reaches smaller people on a closer level. I feel the government has influence on all media to an extent.

Media objectivity is definitely important. It shapes the listener views to their beliefs or to that party's beliefs. According to David Brooks from Catholic Education resource center in an article titled Objectivity in Journalism said,  "There is a dispute whether objectivity can really exist? I think the truth is what we fall short of giving but we always strive for the truth." and in another part he states, " They have to face the facts just as much as anybody else." I think that those statements says a lot.

The news media plays a big part in delivering what people believe. They probably do have a lot of faith in the outcome of the polls. I think that the news should be truthful not some one's personal opinion. as far as the polls go, if it is making progress in a good way why not? I feel this country doesn't need any more added to our plate. So to an extent I feel polls are okay if they are truthful.When 9/11 happened President Bush was popular with a score of 90%, because he reacted. he scored the highest of any president. Then he wanted war so his score dropped to 70%. The polls are good for learning what the Americans are thinking.

I feel that whoever is going to fix this country and has our country at heart is who i vote for. My parents and older family members were all democrats. I feel in today world you need an open mind.I feel that this country has changed a lot and not so much for the good either. Most of friends don't even vote. All the young people don't vote and if you don,t vote then you gave up your right to have a problem.

I feel social. Politics are not always about this country, sometimes it is all about money as well. So I would so both. Economics keep the country running.