Limits on U.S. Congressional Terms
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A 4 page paper which argues for limits on U.S. Congressional terms. The paper argues for two terms of senators and also for representatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAlimit.rtf

Lobbying Influence On Presidential Elections
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8 pages in length. From the strong-arm tactics of political machines of the late nineteenth century to the power-in-numbers approach of contemporary special interest groups, lobbyists have a long history of influencing presidential elections. Whether right or wrong, this influence has long been the cause of great concern over the detrimental impact upon the democratic process, as well as the catalyst for some much-needed social improvements through what can be called a network of influences that illustrate how 'the infrastructure of the network society is unfolding before us' (Tambini PG). Annotated bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCLobbyPrez.rtf

Louisiana Senator Mary L. Landrieu
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5 pages in length. Often considered by her Senate counterparts as a stalwart supporter of education, Louisiana Senator Mary L. Landrieu has made such an impact upon American politics that she has garnered a number of nicknames to reflect her various positions on the issues. As "Military Mary," she places significant importance upon her armed services support, as well as making it a priority to understand the deeper issues surrounding defense matters. The desire to see a stronger familial core throughout America has motivated Landrieu to speak in support of adoption and foster care, while she works hard to maintain an equal balance in her own life between family and the responsibilities inherent to being a senior senator. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCLandrieu.rtf

Margaret Thatcher
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A paper which looks at the leadership style of Margaret Thatcher with specific reference to economic and social policies, monetarism and the conflict with the unions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLmthatch.rtf

Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.)
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A 6 page research paper that offers a biographical sketch of Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey, democrat for the 26th Congressional district of New York. The writer offers Hinchey's background, stance on key issues, and general overview of his career and accomplishments. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khmdhdny.rtf

Media Bias: CNN and the 2000 Presidential Race
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An 8 page contention that CNN coverage during the 2000 Presidential Race was biased. Compares the amount and quality of coverage given George W. Bush verses Al Gore in both ad and report format. Contrasts such aspects as presentation of issues, photographic, lighting, and auditory accompaniment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbushW.wps

Media Coverage of Presidential Elections, Debates and Campaigns throughout the Last Century Including Discussion on Bias and Influence
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This is a 12 page paper discussing media coverage of presidential elections, campaigns and debates. Throughout the last century media coverage of the Presidential elections, campaigns, issues and debates has grown from print media including newspapers and magazines to include radio, newsreels, television and internet coverage. Newspaper and radio coverage are still considered vital in reaching millions of American but despite its slow start, television coverage has become a major influence regarding public opinion. In most cases, the public are skeptical about the bias which may or may not occur from journalists but they accept this bias because they rely upon the media for their information about the candidates. In addition, television journalists argue that it is their position to provide professional commentary to try and overcome the political “spin” placed on many of the issues by candidates. Election and debate coverage as well have come under controversy as many believe the quick processing of election results provided by the media may influence voter turnout and bias in different parts of the country and media coverage of debates has been shown to change peoples’ minds about the initial impression given by the candidates during the debates. Regardless of the controversy which surrounds media coverage, most critics agree that the extensive options available to the public in regards to coverage of presidential events should allow the population to make the best democratic decisions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJmedpr1.rtf

Media in Political Campaigns
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This 8 page paper reviews five journal articles related to media and political campaigns. Some articles relate to the 2000 presidential campaign. The concept of utilizing media in political campaigns is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA206pol.rtf

Media Influence on Elections and Policy
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This 3 page paper discusses the influence, if any, that the media has on elections, and on domestic and foreign policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVMedInf.rtf

Memorandum to Hillary Clinton
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This 9 page paper is based on the supposition that Hillary is indeed making a white house run and wants to focus on religion as an issue. Policy proposals are created and a sample speech is provided. The Locke v. Davey case is a focus of discussion. No bibliography.
Filename: SA350LvD.rtf

Michael Gerson -- “The most influential speechwriter in more than a generation.”
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This 14 page report discusses Michael Gerson, President George W. Bush’s chief speehwriter. Bush himself chose Gerson as his writer despite the fact that most presidents usually leave that up to senior staff members. As a result, Gerson has a remarkable degree of access to the president that apparently the past several administrations’ writers have not enjoyed. As a result, he is an interesting and extremely articulate person in his own right, despite the fact that fellow staffers refer to him as truly humble and President Bush calls him “The Scribe.” Bibliography lists11 sources.
Filename: BWgerson.rtf

Modern Presidency: Political Bargaining And Going Public
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5 pages in length. There is little that modern presidents do not and will not employ as a means by which to better their political vantage point. With the likes of political bargaining and going public, the power that presidents of today have indicates an ever-growing perpetuation toward clever maneuvers and downright manipulation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCMdrnP.rtf

Money in Politics
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This 3 page paper discusses three reasons why money should be taken out of politics: it gives wealthy special interests too much influence; it makes it difficult, if not impossible, for ordinary people to run for office; and it taints the political process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVMonPol.rtf

Morality In Government
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7 pages in length. The politicians maintain that there is a high degree of morality in government, but most of the rest of us are beyond even acknowledging such a claim. The paper uses the issue of Presidential campaign contribution abuses and Attorney General Janet Reno's investigation as example rather than address some of the seamier aspects of governmental abuses. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Moralgov.wps

Multi-Party Systems and the United States
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This 5 page report discusses the concept of truly “multi-party” system and whether or not it could succeed in the United States. With as many Americans claiming to be completely disenchanted with the nations politics and with so many proving it by their refusal to vote. it would certainly appear that an enormous number of people want and need a different form of representation in their government. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWmultus.wps

National Elections Affect State Elections
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A 7 page paper on the effects that one year's national elections may have on the following year's state election. The writer describes possible consequences for incumbent NJ governor, Christine Whitman. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: Elctions.doc

Necessary Compromise in Government.
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(5 pp) The United States Constitution defines the rights of its citizens and the rights of those geographical areas called states. It also defines the structures and the powers of the federal government, and loosely labels the three major areas of government as the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. Those who framed that document were well aware of the tendencies of humans to first be moved by their own causes rather than those of the nation, and developed measures that each of the three segments of government would serve as a "check and balance" mechanism against the other. In this discussion we will look at some of the "wish list" items of the current United States president, George W. Bush, see if they are causing conflict, and which factors encourage compromise. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBgovcmp