Introduction
Political comparative analysis of how print media portrays the candidates
USA is one of the most powerful countries in the world. Like the other sectors the print media also very much powerful in America. The press enjoys the full freedom in here. Thus the print media is very much advanced here. The recent President election caused a great impact on the print media. For the first time of the American history a women nominated for the President election. The media is always tries to make innovative idea to focus the election. The supporters invented newer ideas to focus on the issue of their candidate.
Candidates
- Democrats Republicans
- Hillary Rodham Clinton
- John McCain
- Barack Obama
- Ron Paul
The four candidates are very much popular in America and all of them have some especial field where they are strong. Thus the New York Times printed the following picture to the importance of the candidate. They compare them with the four hero of the popular movie Fantastic Four.
As America is declare war against terrorist and all ready they started war against the terrorist countries. Some American people do not like this. So, they warn the candidates and apply a new idea to prevent them from the war. Their intention is to warn more people as well as the candidate. The following picture shows the innovative thinking of print media.
Among the candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are most popular and now the contest is going on between these two candidates. Hilary has the glorious past of American politics and she claimed that she will continue it. Again Obama is confident as a senator. He wants to make a change and said to keep faith on him. Now let see some pictures that are used in the election campaign.
Strengthening the Middle Class
America’s middle class is under siege and ready for change. People are working harder and longer for less and less states.
Providing Affordable and Accessible Health Care
Nearly 47 million Americans — including 9 million children — don’t have health insurance. America is ready for universal health care. Hillary has the vision and the experience to make it a reality.
Ending the War in Iraq
America is ready for a leader who will end the war in Iraq. If the Bush administration won’t end the war, as president and commander in chief, Hillary will.
Promoting Energy Independence and Fighting Global Warming
The choices we make about energy touch nearly every aspect of our lives. Hillary has proposed an Apollo Project-like program dedicated to achieving energy independence.
Improving Our Schools
Hillary has long been a passionate advocate for providing greater educational opportunities to all children. She wants to improve our K-12 system in order to ensure that every child is prepared to compete, and has a plan to make college affordable for all.
Fulfilling Our Promises to Veterans
Hillary will ensure that all those who sacrifice on behalf of our country receive the help and care they need. They not only deserve our country’s gratitude and support; they deserve the gold standard in health care and benefits when they return home.
Supporting Parents and Caring for Children
America is ready for a president who fights for our children. From her first job out of law school at the Children’s Defense Fund to her time as First Lady of Arkansas and of the United States to her service in the Senate, helping children has been at the center of Hillary’s public life.
Restoring America’s Standing in the World
The next president’s most urgent task will be to restore America’s standing in the world to promote our interests, ensure our security, and advance our values. America will be stronger when we lead the world through alliances.
A Champion for Women
Hillary’s historic statement in 1995 that “women’s rights are human rights” still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Hillary wants to continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity.
Comprehensive Government Reform
Americans are ready for a government that puts competency ahead of cronyism. For the past six years, we’ve had an administration that has contempt for government. And because they view it with contempt, they treat it with contempt.
Strengthening Our Democracy
Fair and honest elections are the bedrock of a successful democracy. Hillary wants to lead champion of election reform. She has introduced the Count Every Vote Act to avoid repeating the problems of the past and ensure the integrity of our elections.
Reforming Our Immigration System
Our immigration system is in crisis. The laws we currently have on the books are inadequate and no longer serve our best interests. Hillary has consistently called for comprehensive immigration reform that respects our immigrant heritage and honors the rule of law.
An Innovation Agenda
At a time when workers are anxious about the challenges of globalization and there is growing concern that America is losing its competitive edge, Hillary offered her views on how innovation can be the key for creating new jobs, stimulating economic growth, and ensuring American leadership of 21st century industries.
Creating Opportunity for Rural America
Hillary has a vision for rebuilding rural communities to ensure that opportunities are available and people can still achieve the American dream. At the core of Hillary’s vision is her strong support for family farms. She believes that there are many opportunities to create good jobs and improve key services in rural areas.
Obama’s main saying is to believe him, so the following newspaper says on his campaigning, Sen. Barack Obama is the best candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. He represents America’s best chance for a real and positive change in direction for a country beset by an unpopular war and economic doldrums.
Comparing article with the headline and photo
Here are the pictures on the Election campaign of Hillary and Obama.
May 8, 2008, 12:52 pm
Obama Works the House
Barack Obama on Thursday. (Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times).
In the great hunt for superdelegates, there is no better place to look than the floor of the House, and Senator Barack Obama dived right into a sea of them on Thursday morning, shaking hands, clapping backs, doling out hugs and even doing a little curtsy before Representative John M. Spratt Jr. of South Carolina, the chairman of the Budget Committee.
Here the title of the article is perfect and the photo is also match with the headline.
Clinton: Let’s Keep This Going.
Hillary Rodham Clinton in Charleston, W. Va., on Thursday. (Photo: Stephen Crowley/The New York Times).
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Beneath the Capitol Dome, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton began a 20-hour, three-state campaign swing with a promise to keep campaigning despite calls for her to cede the race to Senator Barack Obama.
This article is also harmonious with its headline, photo and elaboration. Though the relation of the headline cannot be understand without reading the newspaper.
Now here is news of Obama that he has quit smoking and taking chewing gum. The news was published in the newspaper The New York Times. Obama quit smoking as it is a bad habit and the news may win ones heart. So it is very important news to publish. But the picture chooses for the article does not match with the headline. Let see.
Obama’s New Addiction?
Senator Barack Obama is using nicotine gum to help him quit smoking. Now the question is, can he quit the gum?
Senator Barack Obama (AP Photo/Reed Saxon).
Conclusion
USA is very much developed in print media. Their publications are highly praise able. Though little distortion found, most of the pictures that are published through the print media are matches with the headline and substance. Even the cartoon on the relevant topics is meaningful. Thus the print media of USA has occupied a special place in the heart of people. Print media always try to make the news attractive and present them for the easy understanding. If the headline does not match with the picture, used with it and the body, the writings loses its beauty. So, a writer should be careful about it.