Rockefeller Refuses Vice Presidency Urges Strong Party Critic
The piece argues Governor Rockefeller should not seek the vice presidency, praising his convictions and urging him for a different role. It discusses political strategy, the Nixon era, and the value of internal criticism within the Republican Party. It also notes an Edinburgh Evening Dispatch page with American comics and TV listings, plus an update on Chuck Dinsmoor in Los Angeles discussing rapid air transport changes.
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Rockefeller
Nixon
Eisenhower
Evening Dispatch
Edinburgh
Scotland
Chuck Dinsmoor
Los Angeles
Warren
Chuck
United Airlines
Political conventions and the plat form debate in 1960
The piece critiques convention coverage and platform clarity, noting Americans’ general neglect of political platforms while praising moments that energized delegates. It discusses the value of conventions, the push for reforms like primaries, and the role of media tactics in shaping public perception.
The Convention Press Conference as a Political Ritual
The piece argues that the convention press conference differs from ordinary press briefings. Its aim is to push a candidate or viewpoint rather than provide information or clarify policy, shaping perceptions through performative rhetoric.
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