Sunday, September 28, 2008
McCain appears on SportsCenter
In the past week John McCain appeared on ESPN's SportsCenter. He wasn't on the show to talk about the normal political issues, but to appeal to the sports world. McCain talked about how some sports need a better pension plan to help athletes. He also talked about the steroid problem that is facing Major League Baseball. The week before, Barack Obama also appeared on the show to talk about different sporting issues. I believe by appearing on the show, both candidates have appealed to a group of people who doesn't really follow the the political debates, or maybe some who don't care. I feel that this is a good way to get more people out to vote, and also have people get to know the candidates.
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This move is purely about image - looking like just another one of the guys, but then be able to stand up on a stage and inspire people. I really wish that we could get footage of these guys doing something really crazy... like skydiving. Now THAT would be awesome.
I like that fact that they are deciding to go in front of groups of people that haven't been introduced into politics. This does help the view of people and political views. Now like mmpenner commented, it would be really interesting to see one of the men decide to do something crazy and out of the ordinary.
I think we are past this point. It is purely pageantry, and our book places this in the final stage of a campaign, the general election. But I honestly don't think it is necessary. I actually view it as petty. I don't think either candidate is being genuine in going on these shows. They are just doing it to do it. It's like a circus...
I think going into these types of shows has to do with the Style and Image candidates want to portray. There are certain personality traits people want from a candidate. Some people want a leader who seems competent, decisive, etc. Other people rather vote for the person they can relate to. Candidates have to appeal to all voters, and that’s what they are attempting to do. Is it genuine? I don’t know…it’s just politics.
i agree, going to these places where a few of them care or follow up on politics, is for the candidates image and benefit, although it does have an advantage it gets different kind of people involved in politics.
It's all about image, indeed...but does it have a positive effect? I feel as though stating that "I'm not here to talk about politics" and then, a few breaths later commenting on pension plans is rather ridiculous. It does little but slightly undercut the trustworthiness of a candidate.
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