Television and the American presidential campaign

Article Abstract:

The 1988 presidential campaign exemplified the worst in American politics, in large part due to the tailoring of messages for television audiences. In an effort to tear down Democratic contender Michael Dukakis' early lead in the polls, the Bush campaign resorted to simplistic, misleading attacks on Dukakis' record, painting him an ineffectual liberal. The shrinkage of television news 'sound bites' to an average of nine seconds was conducive to this approach. While there has been much criticism of the 1988 campaign, it is unclear whether the 1992 contest will be conducted in a less emotional and more rational manner.

Presidential candidates, Ethical aspects, Television and politics

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The burden of power in a fragmented world - an American view

Article Abstract:

The conclusion of the Cold War marked the end of a period during which Western economic and political power were supreme. In the new order multi-cultural and multi-ethnic values will flourish. Science, technology, health care, ecology and other forces draw the world closer, but intangibles such as race, religion and nationalism push it apart. America may hope the new multi-polar world will be coherent, based upon consensus, but it has neither the resources nor the right to be policeman of the world.

Analysis, Influence, Geopolitics, Cold War, 1945-1991, Internationalism

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Surreal campaign

Article Abstract:

Voters hold little esteem for the European Parliament and do not see it as a serious vehicle of change. Europeans are underestimating the organization's importance. Some believe this will change if the public realizes the European Parliament has significant powers and there is greater differentiation between political choices at the European and national levels. This must be accomplished in conjunction with Parliamentary support of the voters' choice.

Public opinion, European Union. European Parliament

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