The republicans were ready to go into the final weeks election and take down the competition with flying colors. They thought nothing could stand in their way until examining their financial position. They examined this only to find that they were a long shot behind the democrats. Referring to the public problem discussed in class of the economy, this is proof that everything traces back to it. The economy is having damaging effects on everyone,including the republican party. How much will this, and should this, hurt them. Without the proper funds they are going to have to tighten campaign budgets which will leave out many voters that they would have gotten if they had the money necessary. Will this fact alone be enough to ruin the election for the republicans? Only time will tell.
-Jordan Goodman
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/22/us/politics/22repubs.html?_r=1&hp
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This article corresponds with the idea of agenda setting. In order for groups to get their issues onto the political agenda they must be able to get public attention for the issues. The GOP, like other political parties, relies on monetary contributions in order to get their issues and candidates into the public eye and on the agenda.
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