Tuesday, June 3, 2008

CONFRONTATIONAL POLITICS

January 24, 2008

As the pace of the Presidential Campaign picks up, we have seen a twist in strategy from image building to one of confrontational politics. It was just a few weeks ago that the candidates were tweaking their images to look presidential. After a few primaries and caucuses the gloves have come off. The candidates are openly confronting their opponents i.e. associates, fund raising, voting records or anything that may tarnish the presidential image that the opponent has been trying to present... This is good because we are now getting the opportunity to see the candidates defend or try to defend their past life and actions. If the candidate is truthful and sincere this should not be a problem. This is an excellent test to determine which candidates can defend themselves in a dignified and presidential manner. The ability of a candidate to handle this form of scrutiny will demonstrate their ability to react to the tough domestic and foreign issues that will face them as President.

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