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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2016
Page
4
A note explains the presidential election process as the largest political event in U S history, beginning after the prior vote and continuing until voters cast ballots. The LWV produced this copy as an update to its Choosing the President guides.
The article argues that American voters determine presidential outcomes, not candidates, parties, or media. It asserts voting as the great equalizer, giving everyone a single vote with power to shape issues from jobs and taxes to health care and war decisions.
The article explains how campaign pathways build grassroots enthusiasm, staffing, and literature distribution for presidential campaigns. It notes the role of party supporters, independents, and outside groups in elections and the impact of the 2002 BCRA on funding and donor disclosure.
Summary of key U S voting rights: Fifteenth Amendment prohibits race based denial of suffrage from 1870, Nineteenth Amendment bans sex discrimination in voting from 1920, Twenty Fourth Amendment forbids poll taxes in federal elections from 1964, and Twenty Sixth Amendment allows those eighteen and older to vote from 1971.
The article explains how presidential candidates are the focus of campaigns and shape messages, fundraising, debates, and outreach. It notes candidates often come from offices like governors or lawmakers, and outlines constitutional requirements while acknowledging the historical dominance of white men and limited women and minority nominees.
Discussion notes how political parties and allied groups aid candidates. Democratic and Republican parties fund ads organize volunteers and boost voter turnout on Election Day for USS campaigns.
The Constitution has no mention of political parties and the framers opposed them. Yet opposition faded as parties offered practical cooperation between the executive and legislative branches, aiding policymaking and signaling clearer choices to voters.
Encourage discussing candidates and local issues to help informed choices. Suggest checking on family and neighbors needs and arranging transportation to the polls. Emphasize not voting alone and making a plan to accompany someone to vote.
The passage traces the evolution of the American party system from early factions to the modern two party framework. It notes Democrats as the more progressive party since the 1930s under FDR and Republicans as favoring limited federal roles, lower taxes, and defense spending, while addressing reproductive rights and gun control. It also describes party organization, national committees in Washington, and the rise of professional, full time party operations with substantial fundraising by the DNC and RNC, citing 2012 figures.
The article notes traditional media remain key news sources for candidates and issues but face growing distrust. It highlights new technologies and social media as alternative information channels. Radio talk shows internet and 24 hour cable news expand access, enabling rapid, global responses to events.
The article notes traditional media remain crucial for presidential campaigns, with newspapers and network TV shaping frontrunners through exposure and polling. It explains money and poll ratings attract favorable coverage, while surprise gains and strong visuals can draw ratings and buzz from audiences.
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