Author Question: If you were a Democrat running for president, what rationale would you advance for skipping the Iowa ... (Read 101 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

If you were a Democrat running for president, what rationale would you advance for skipping the Iowa caucuses and concentrating your time and money in New Hampshire?

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Question 2

What magic words would you need to avoid in your campaign ads to qualify them as issue ads not subject to disclosure under FECA?

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uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Highlight the strategy of ignoring/skipping early state contests (Iowa) and focusing on states where the candidate's strength lies (often a result of party control of the state).
2. Discuss the role of strategy in campaigning.

Answer to Question 2

n ideal response will:
1. Define issue ads as ads that focus on issues, not the candidates.
2. Highlight the magic words that require disclosure, such as: vote for, elect, support, and cast your ballot for.
3. Explain the significance of FECA and issue ads for campaigning.