Why do papers make political "endorsements" of candidates?
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Why? because they want to affect the way people vote. Are they qualified? No, but when has that ever stopped anyone. What qualifies actors to tell us how to vote? Many of them never even finished HS.
432009
The party which is supporting said candidate is able to choose another candidate in his place.
509016
Yes, because they still represent the citizens of the city.  It doesnt say anywhere that they have to listen to your opinions or questions, that is why you elected them.  If you dont like them, then dont vote for them the next time around.
1089863
I like to know about the candidates and their parties before I vote.  I like to vote for both the party and the candidate.  I don't vote Conservative but if there is a good NDP candidate I may vote for them usually the Liberals get my vote.
535857
Check your local paper or political parties
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I will vote according to who I like...whether he is in my party or not.  If I don't like either candidate, I do a write in.  I cannot in good conscience vote for someone that I do not trust to hold that office.  That is why I did a write-in the past two presidential elections.
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No, this totally ticked me off. I think that politicians (from both parties) will say whatever they want to please those they are speaking too. I think that is why it is important not to vote along party lines, but to vote by which candidate supports YOUR issues and things you care about and also by integrity. I think that if there ever was a chance (and believe me it was small) that i would vote for hillary clinton, it is nonexistent now. I also don't think that she will win the presidential race, especially after this.
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It is known as the politics of fear. If you make your political opponent feared in the eyes of the electorate they will not be voted for by the masses who don't fully understand what is going on. It is very bad because it is negative campaigning and does not tell the people about what the candidates will do for the community. Jules. Lecturer Australia.
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Cause it's a good newspaper..\n\nNewspapers are just stuff to keep you informed about what's happening.
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Well, because primaries are actually votes of the people. National Conventions are mainly the votes of party bigwigs and insiders. It's all a done deal before the convention anyway, because they have to vote the way the primaries say unless no one makes a majority.\nNominating conventions for state parties and especially for third parties are usually less democratic because these conventions are sent delegates to make their decision for them. Often, it is just who shows up, not really a representation of the party at large.\nPrimaries give an actual account of voters, something on paper to refer to, while Conventions are left up to the subjective impulses, influences and bullying of human beings.
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What is it about the quote that you find so interesting?  That is the way politics is played.  Candidates spend as much time trying to demean and demoralize their opponent as they spend telling you why they are so wonderful themselves.  They could care less who they hurt in the process.  In my mind, this is one of the big reasons why the country is so divided - hate based politics.  It isn't enough to support your candidate or party anymore - you are supposed to "hate" your opponent.  Solving issues just doesn't seem important anymore.
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i totaly agree that the press ONLY SHOWS THE BAD!!! even if we did do the best thing EVER, they wouldnt print in huge letters on the front page\nthey do this because....\n1. they are liberal\n2. for money
456755
Its not inappropriate.  Many people often don’t like to discuss such things because they can’t really define why they support, or don’t support, a particular candidate.  They often don’t really understand the issues.  \n\nWhy get into a discussion when you can define your justifications of what you want to do?  Its easy to just say, “I don’t discuss politics.”
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Thanks.  That clears away some thoughts of a dark conspiracy.  I believe in a strong two-party system (as the best of all checks and balances) while permitting unlimited small parties to come and go.  Both parties deserve to share the celebrities.  They can help draw attention to candidates who need to get their message out.  Celebrities are often strongly motivated enough to even get into politics and run for office (as any of us are free to do).  My main objection is that certain celebrities who are probably too involved with their careers to study the issues merely parrot the invective of highly partisan (and highly paid?) political activists and bring very little real information to the debate.  I wish they would just shut up and cast their one vote; just like me.  But speech is free.
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If ordinary folk get involved in politics, not very many people know or care about their opinions.  But celebrities have a great deal of influence.  If they have a candidate or issue which is of importance to them, they are aware of the fact that their fans will often go along with them; they have influence.  If I was famous, I would use that power to put forth my political opinions, too.  Wouldn't you?
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Campaign advertising follows the same rules as regular advertising. Advertising seeks to move a target audience to action. The action is usually to vote or otherwise support/oppose a particular candidate or  referendum.\n\nThe sender can be a individual, political party or a special interest group.  The target audience can vary.\n\nThe below sources may not answer your question, but I think that have some import comments on political ads.
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Because you allow your government to sell you their story, which leads to a (mostly) blind public that supports the acts they despise. Public relations executives in the white house are responsible for this deceit, like George Bush's favourite personal advisor, Karl Rove. Gocernments and corporations are working together more than ever to mutually increase financial benefit, with a pathological persuit of profit and power.