Word: ticket
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...South Side of Chicago. But the real importance of Obama’s candidacy is the incredible base of support that gave it rise. At the Democratic Convention, that base was on show, and its diversity and uniqueness proved that the Democratic Party, from the top of the ticket on down, represents real American people...
...Although the conventional wisdom was that the Democratic National Convention would have a dramatic lead in viewership, Palin's selection to the ticket helped make the RNC the most-watched Convention in history, and that curiosity and excitement showed during Palin's speech Wednesday night...
...John McCain,” “Joe Biden,” or even that true American hero, “Michael Phelps.” Sarah Palin, and her hard line conservative stances on everything from energy policy (she one-ups the man above her on the ticket, calling not only for offshore drilling but also new exploration in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge) to creationism (she’s a believer), has made traditional conservative constituencies rejoice while Democrats froth at the mouth. Focus on the Family leader James C. Dobson applauded the choice...
...Pitting Obama against Palin instead of McCain also places one minority against another, with possibly disastrous consequences. Comparing a woman and a half-black man feeds off ignorant minority groupings that might isolate some voters. Minority status is not merely a requisite characteristic needed for a strong ticket for each party; presidential campaigns are about leadership, not demographic groups, after...
...Although conventions only confirm, and no longer decide the party ticket, they now serve a great role in publicizing the party platform. The DNC was fairly successful in this way; after it was over and McCain announced his running-mate, Obama led McCain by about seven percentage points in an average of five national polls. The RNC’s repercussions may be different. The convention’s focus on Palin left a lasting impression on Americans. After Palin’s speech Wednesday night at the convention, Obama’s campaign made $10 million?...