How do individuals and groups of people influence the political party?
First we know that the main groups are made up of what party you affiliate with such as Republican or Democratic Party. In the book in chapter 5 it goes in to great detail about the two different types of parties and how it affects the voters on how they choose their candidate. Electoral votes influence these two groups and determine who is elected in the presidential election. Money has the power just like we discussed a few weeks ago and money can lead to particular groups and individuals who influence the political party. Groups such as media also influence the political party, especially before primary and presidential elections and use mostly ads and commercials to influence the voters. Chapter 5 talks about what types of groups support each Democratic Party. For instance Union members influence the Democratic Party and also other members such as women, Jews, urbanites, singles, and low-income influence the Democratic Party.
First we know that the main groups are made up of what party you affiliate with such as Republican or Democratic Party. In the book in chapter 5 it goes in to great detail about the two different types of parties and how it affects the voters on how they choose their candidate. Electoral votes influence these two groups and determine who is elected in the presidential election. Money has the power just like we discussed a few weeks ago and money can lead to particular groups and individuals who influence the political party. Groups such as media also influence the political party, especially before primary and presidential elections and use mostly ads and commercials to influence the voters. Chapter 5 talks about what types of groups support each Democratic Party. For instance Union members influence the Democratic Party and also other members such as women, Jews, urbanites, singles, and low-income influence the Democratic Party.
In the book Politics of Power chapter 5 discusses what really influences the Political Process and in my opinion it is that media, money and power that influences the process. Here shortly we are going to start hearing about the 2012 election and who is going to run from each party. What campaign will collect the most money and have the best advertisements. Think about all the money that goes into creating advertisements to win American citizens votes.
Does the media influence the American people, or do Americans still vote based on what party they are associated with?
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