Detritus

King Joe Redux

Nov 30th

Political fans - note #6

[Fiorina outlines two “puzzles” of political science: why people vote and why they seek...

Nov 29th

Political fans - note #6

[Fiorina outlines two “puzzles” of political science: why people vote and why they seek...

Nov 29th

Typology - references

Devlin, L. Patrick. “An Analysis of Presidential Television Commercials.” New Perspectives on...

Nov 23rd

Jamieson's (1986) addition to Devlin's...

This format involves apparently factual statements about a candidate, upon which the viewer...

Nov 23rd

Devlin's (1986) typology of political...

This format enlists non-candidates for the purposes of endorsement. “Man in the...

Nov 23rd

Devlin's (1986) typology of political...

Like it says on the can…

Nov 23rd

Devlin's (1986) typology of political...

Ads intended to convey the “big ideas” about a candidate, and overarching messages. ...

Nov 23rd

Devlin's typology of political ads - (b)...

Designed to focus on an issue, convey an image that the leader can handle the issues and the job. ...

Nov 23rd

Devlin's typology of political ads - (a)...

Even at the time, the stagy, rehearsed quality of early ads was fairly clear to viewers.

Nov 23rd

Political fans - note #5

The growth of new media is increasing inequality in political knowledge. Starting in the 1970s,...

Nov 18th

Political fans - note #4

This group [“newshounds”] made up 50.5% of the population. Their mean consumption was...

Nov 18th

Political fans - note #3

“Citizens with a strong interest in politics often function like “political fans” cheering on...

Nov 17th

Political Fans - Note #2

“This conjecture is strengthened by a recent study showing that the most knowledgeable voters...

Nov 17th

Political Fans - Note #1

“Political campaigns take on a carnival and sporting atmosphere. This transformation is often...

Nov 17th

The Naked Truth About Social v Broadcast...

Nov 11th

Careless Web Videos Are The Party Hacks'...

Nov 8th

Can Social Media Save Iran?

Nov 4th

'If I Make You Angry Enough, Maybe You'll...

Nov 1st