| 1984
Presidential Election Results : A 12 page paper discussing the presidential
election of 1984. The term "rhetoric" has come to carry a negative connotation
that is the object only of scorn, while in the past it was a much-admired ability and art.
To the chagrin of the Democratic Party, there could have been no better candidate than
Ronald Reagan for the 1984 election. He has indeed earned his label of the "great
communicator," and his personal character was found to be above reproach in a time
that such things mattered more than perhaps they do today. Reagan was uniquely suited to
the presidency at that time and in that climate. Bibliography lists 9 sources. 1984el.doc
The 1992 Election / Ross Perot’s
Unintended Role : A 5 page research paper which examines the effect that Ross
Perot’s third party candidacy had on this election between incumbent President George
Bush and Democratic candidate Bill Clinton. The writer demonstrates that without Ross
Perot’s influence on this election, Clinton might not have been elected. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. 1992elec.wps.
Marketing Used in the 1992 Presidential
Campaign : A 6 page paper exploring the marketing maneuvers of the 1992
presidential campaign. Stresses that it is marketing that determines our political leaders
and gives numerous examples of the marketing strategies used by Bill Clinton, George Bush,
and Ross Perot. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Presmark.wps
Reagan / Media & The Polls :
A 12 page research paper that discusses Reagan’s influence on the press corps and its
effects in the elections and the polls despite the unpopularity of his fiscal policies
among many citizens. The paper posits that both the public and the media suffered from
Reagan’s administration, and that his media legacy has also contributed to other
unfavorable results for the current presidency and the media as well. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Reagmed.wps
1992 Presidential Campaign Rhetoric : A
10 page paper exploring the 1992 presidential campaign, its rhetoric and its strategies
regarding communication with the public through interaction with the press. Emphasizes
that it is effective communication, most of which reaches the public through the press,
that determines our political leaders and gives numerous examples of the communications
strategies used by Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Ross Perot. Bibliography lists 6
sources. 1992prec.wps
1996 Presidential Race / A Question of Economy ?
: 10 pages in which the writer examines the 1996 U.S. Presidential race as having
largely been a question of economy. Clinton's role and ideology in U.S. economic policy
are looked at as are Bob Dole's counter attacks. All are evaluated with respect to the
election's outcomes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Election.wps
John Ensign / Senate Campaign : 15 pages
in length. Republican John Ensign did not lose the Senate race because he was not popular;
indeed, the one-time veterinarian and casino director held much of the Nevada constituency
in the palm of his hand. His clean-cut, family image, handsome exterior and outward appeal
for the betterment of all Nevadans placed Ensign in good favor with the public. However,
he was up against a tough Democratic incumbent by the name of Harry Reid. Both candidates
pitched a good, solid campaign, yet only one was ultimately chosen to occupy Nevada's
Senate seat. The writer discusses Ensign's campaign as it relates to the 1998 Senate race.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Jensign.wps
1998's Midterm Election : A 5 page paper
evaluating areas of nationwide Congressional and gubernatorial races in terms of debates,
polls and the final results including the resulting state of balance of power in both the
House and Senate. Elections held in years when there is no presidential election as well
typically generate only mild interest on the part of the voters, and the elections of 1998
provided no surprises in that realm. One of the most heavily contested gubernatorial races
was that of California, where not even the media was interested enough to broadcast all of
the debates between candidates. Bibliography lists 7 sources. 98elect.wps
Bob Dole : A Fall 1996 (pre-election)
discussion of why Bob Dole should be elected President of the United States based on his
background and genuine concern. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Bobdole.wps
Campaign Funding & Contributions / A
Problem of Democracy ? : A 15 page analytical research paper on the controversial
issues resulting from our (U.S.) Democratic government's allowance of open election
contributions and government funding. Numerous case studies are cited including that of
Bill Clinton's acceptance of large contributions from various individuals during his 1996
Presidential campaign. The writer concludes that Campaign
contributions are, a traditionally unfair and unethical practice.
Bibliography lists 10+ sources. Campaign.wps
Ethics & Political Campaign Contributions
: A 7 page paper discussing the ethical questions surrounded by Presidential campaign
contribution abuses and the current bills before both the House and Senate for major
reform of campaign contribution laws. If the bipartisan legislation passes Congress,
Political Action Committees will not be allowed to make any campaign contributions and
loopholes will be tightened, forcing candidates into accountability for their sources of
funds. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ethical.wps
The State Of The Election Campaign
Investigations : An 8 page research paper arguing that the campaign election
contributions reform is indeed needed. The Clinton administration attempted to turn the
Lincoln bedroom into a Days Inn for the highest bidder in the 1996 campaign, but there
have been other presidential sleepovers, too. Several unsuccessful bills have attempted to
distinguish between "hard" and "soft" money, with the soft variety
being used for the recognized necessity of buying national media exposure. The focus of
the 1997 reform is that very distinction, but is muddied by the prospects of a Justice
Department investigation into White House fund raising activities. Bibliography lists 7
sources. Campref.wps
Morality In Government : 7 pages in
length. The politicians maintain that there is a high degree of morality in government,
but most of the rest of us are beyond even acknowledging such a claim. The paper uses the
issue of Presidential campaign contribution abuses and Attorney General Janet Reno’s
investigation as example rather than address some of the seamier aspects of governmental
abuses. Bibliography lists five sources. Moralgov.wps
The Ethical View Of Government Kickbacks :
A 10 page paper discussing latter-day practices. We tend to assume that any discussion of
government kickbacks in association with the US became invalid with the dismantling of the
political machines of the nation’s largest cities early in the century, but recent
cases show that not to be the case. Kickbacks and bribery very much are represented by the
laws of supply and demand. Existing laws make both the supply and demand sides illegal.
Many social observers and theorists want to ascribe the reasons for bribery as a matter of
course of business in many of the developing countries of the world to poverty overcoming
temptation, but continued practiced more likely results from a combination of the thrill
of power and old-fashioned greed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Kicke.wps
National Elections Affect State Elections:
A 7 page paper on the effects that one year's national elections may have on the following
year's state election. The writer describes possible consequences for incumbent NJ
governor, Christine Whitman. Bibliography cites 5 sources. Elctions.doc
The Electoral College : In 5 pages
the author addresses the subject of the electoral college. "The electoral college is
widely misunderstood, and to some it is an archaic means of electing a president and vice
president. The electoral college has stipulations in the constitution that most people are
not aware of. There are some that feel that the electoral college in its present form will
cause a president to become elected who was not the winner by popular vote."
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Electcol.wps
Private Morality And Political Leadership
: 15 pages in length. Determining whether or not private morality should be a
component of political leadership is not the same as deciding if the person in question is
capable of handling the demands of such an office. Indeed, while some believe there exists
a distinct connection between the two issues, others think that one has absolutely nothing
to do with the other. There is no question that this particular topic is nothing if not
dialectical in that there is no singularly correct answer; rather, whatever religious,
moral and ethical beliefs one harbors are going to indicate which side of the issue one
supports. Inasmuch as opponents of private morality contend that what a politician does in
his private life bears no reflection whatsoever upon his public duties, this paper's view
will be one that asserts just the opposite. The writer discusses the fact that a political
leader's personal activities do, indeed, represent his commitment to job or country, just
as any other affiliations would. Bibliography lists 6 sources. EthMoral.wps
What Is Wrong With Voting Methods ? : In
5 pages the author discusses the different voting methods used. "Voting in the United
States is not as simple as it would seem. The outcome of the election depends on the
method used in voting. Of all the methods of voting, there is not one that satisfies all
of the conditions of fairness." Bibliography lists 6 sources. Votemeth.wps
Weaknesses Of The American Political Parties
: An 8 page paper in which the writer considers factors that have weakened American
political parties over the course of the last two decades. Ultimately, these factors have
contributed to a determined decline in the American political party system. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Weakpart.wps
Political Parties In The United States / Why
Independents Fail To Win Elections : This 8 page paper investigates the emergence
of third parties in the political machinery and more specifically why they have thus far
failed to achieve much of a showing in national elections. Specific parties are discussed.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Thirdpar.wps
Decline of (American) Political Parties /
Book Review : A 2 page review of Martin P. Wattenberg's (1996) book entitled
"The Decline of American Political Parties." In brief, the author examines such
issues as party management and the role of the media. No Bibliography. Declpart.wps
Voter Participation In American Politics
– What’s Going Wrong? : This 5 page report discusses voter participation
and the lack of it in U.S. elections. The writer examines why voter participation is
important, what difference does it make, and what could be possible solutions.
Bibliography lists 1 source. Votepota.wps
Generation X, The Media, & Voting : 10
pages in length plus FREE outline. In this argumentative essay, the writer posits that
"Generation X" is a generation motivated only by media messages and romanced by
marketing savvy. Using the specific example of young people's inattention to politics, the
case is excellently argued that we vote only because of what we learn through commercial
sources. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Generxvo.wps
Flaneurs / Seeing the World, Effecting
Change : A 25 page research paper that explores the world of the modern
flaneur. The writer posits that the new adult generation (Generation X) is composed of
flaneurs, trained by visual and sound bites to become the world’s spectators, and
through follow-up action, they effect a different world. The writer discusses the
effectiveness of this generation whose interest is in information (peace) rather than
technology (war). As information is applied by this generation to artistic endeavors, the
author provides a history of flaneurs and their objective and subjective purposes.
Criticism of this generation by older generations is presented, along with refuting
arguments. Bibliography lists 28 sources. Flaneur.wps
The Phenomenon of Geraldine Ferraro / Media
Portrayal : A well-researched 30 page paper on the first woman to be nominated for
national office in the United States. The writer describes the media's portrayal of
Ferraro and how she coped with the 'bad press' she received. Ferraro's unique social
responsibilities and the media's unfair treatment of her -- based entirely on gender --
are of primary importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Ferraro.wps
Political Campaigns and the Internet :
A 5 page paper that reviews the contemporary use of the Internet in the '96 Presidential
Campaign and discusses briefly the benefits of future use of the Internet for political
information. Six references are cited. Polinet.wps
Should Ross Perot Have Been Allowed in the 1996
Debates ? : A 6 page, argumentative research paper on whether or not Ross Perot
should have been allowed to participate in the 1996 Presidential debates. The writer
addresses arguments in favor of Perot's participation and refutes them all one by one--
maintaining that there was no reason he should have been allowed in. It is believed that
Ross Perot can get his points across in other ways and does not need to do so in a more
serious-minded, traditional Republican vs. Democrat debate. The argument is also made that
the debates should be reserved only for those candidates who are known to have a
reasonable chance of winning and not any individual who feels that (s)he would like to run
for office. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Perot.wps
Bill Clinton vs. J.F.K. / Pursuit Of Liberty
: A 5 page research paper investigating how President John F. Kennedy approached his
vigorous defense of liberty at home and abroad compared to how President Bill Clinton
approached the same goal. Reasons for the differences between the two include the fact
that this is an entirely different world and the fact that President Clinton also happens
to be the first post-Cold War President. In this new era, time is needed to determine
exactly what the position of the United States will be. Bibliography is included. Clinkenn.wps
Deracialization in Black Politics : A
5 page analysis of the political strategy of deracialization as it is used in black
political campaigns. This term refers to the refers to the conduction of a political
campaign by a black candidate in which racial issues and themes are minimized thereby
appealing to more white voters. The writer discusses the implications of this strategy and
its relationship to traditional black politics. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Polblack.wps
Racially Polarized Voting in Mayoral Elections
: This 12 page paper explores the issue citing several races in the states of
Georgia, Maryland, New York and Missouri. A thesis that such a polarity exists is
discussed in light of the racial divisiveness in America in general. Causes and solutions
are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Electrace.wps
Unions, Election Politics and the Plight of
American Laborer : 11 pages in length. Prior to the 1996 elections, this report
examined candidate Bill Clinton and possible candidate Pat Buchanan with respect to their
political views on labor and the plight of the American worker. The typical union
delegate's argument in favor of Buchanan is analyzed and a decision is made by the writer
that although neither Clinton nor his opposition will significantly benefit the average
worker's union,-- Buchanan would have indeed been the 'less of the two evils.'
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Laborpol.wps
Robert B. Reich / Secretary of Labor :
A 10 page paper discussing Reich’s contributions to the relationship between
organized labor and corporate interest. Robert Reich has his critics on all
sides—liberals complain that he is far too conservative; conservatives complain that
his views are too liberal—but he is one of the few realistic observers of the state
of commerce and of labor in the 1990s. Some, even many, do see him as a classic
fence-sitter, unable to decide whether he is liberal or conservative, but Reich himself
obviously has no such doubts regarding his own conclusions in the necessity of both sides
working together for mutual benefit. He has been able to overcome the "us vs
them" mentality of the traditional adversarial relationship between labor and
business, as have many who are daily involved in the realities of business today
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Reich.wps
Politics And Communication : A 3 page
paper analyzing George Orwell’s "Politics and the English Language." Using
examples from contemporary politics, the paper wryly argues that both tact and diplomacy
would be impossible if speakers were forced to tell the unvarnished truth. No additional
sources cited. Orcomm.wps
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The State of the Economy : This 8 page
paper looks at the current state of the U.S. economy. Indicators are viewed and
predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Econstat.wps
The National Debt / ‘Pros’ and
‘Cons’ : A 10 page paper that reviews current literature to survey the
attitudes of various groups toward the National Debt. Survey statistics are included to
show the growth and impact of the budget deficit over time, and specific implications for
economic and social programs are reviewed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Debt.wps
Factors Affecting the National Deficit
: A 6 page examination of the current (1998) status of the National Deficit and
those factors which affect it. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Factdef.wps
Influencing The Budget : A 23 page
research paper that analyzes the congressional budget process, paying particular attention
to ways political parties and their congressmen influence budget outcomes. The writer
highlights the concepts of majority rules as well as common tactics such as persuasion,
bargaining, and threats, and also discusses the way a new presidential tool, the line-item
veto, may considerably reduce the amount of influence parties have in budget outcomes.
Bibliography lists 15 sources. Budgetin.wps
In Favor Of National Budget Equilibrium :
A 2 page paper briefly explaining why neither deficit nor surplus operation is desirable
when applied to the federal budget. Deficit spending robs from the future; surplus
operation fails to gain full advantage of all resources available. Equilibrium is optimum.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Deffini.wps
(The) Balanced Budget Amendment : 8
pages of argument against the Balanced Budget Amendment. Makes very clear, concise points
supported by statistics and historical facts. 9 sources listed in bibliography. Balanbu2.wps
(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 2 : A
6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget
Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Balabu3.wps
(The) Balanced Budget Amendment # 3 : A
6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget
Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in
bibliography. Balabug.wps
Balancing the Budget # 4 -- A Balancing
Act : A 7 page research paper on the issues surrounding the failed balanced-budget
amendment. The paper discusses the history of the national debt, and debates whether
balancing the budget is even necessary at all. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Budget.wps
Balanced Budget Amendment & The Banking
Industry : The premise that the writer is creating a report for a CEO of a rural
bank is the perspective from which this 8 page paper is written. Issues discussed include
the validity of the recent balanced budget amendment, economic projections for 1998
through 2002 and specific recommendations for the banking industry. Opposing views
concerning the effect of the budget are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Bankind.wps
The Budget Deficit / Better or Worse? :
A 6 page paper that tracks the successes and failures of the budget deficit between
1992-1996, according to the economists and political figures. The paper proposes that
evidence shows that although the federal deficit has been reduced significantly,
individual states are floundering and may add to the deficit in the future. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Usfiscal.wps
Government Tax Strategies : This
7 page paper looks at a fictitious scenario concerning tax strategies for an unnamed
state. Several options in terms of consumption taxes are explored. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Govtaxes.wps
Capital Gains Tax Cut / A Counter-Argument :
A 5 page research paper in which the writer argues against this proposal. The writer
debates the capital gains tax cut, and discusses the reasons why it would fail to benefit
the economy despite the opinions of lawmakers who believe otherwise. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Capgains.wps
Controversial Liquor Taxes : A 9 page
paper examining the impacts of luxury taxes on alcohol. The writer concludes that these
taxes are unjust and ineffective in their intended purpose of regulating alcohol
consumption in certain communities. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Liquortx.wps
Disaster Bonds : A 5 page paper that
discusses the pros and cons of utilizing disaster bonds for insurers to provide a
financial base in case of catastrophic disasters. In light of recent legislation in
California requiring insurers to provide earthquake coverage, many companies are beginning
to offer these bonds as a way to raise funds. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Disabond.wps
Fiscal Policy / Tax Cuts and Budget Deficits
: A 5 page paper reconciling the relationships between supply-side economics, tax cuts
and the apparent route to the true reduction of national debt. Studies have shown that the
most successful of the European countries working to bring their economies in line for
membership in the EMU have been the ones that have combined governmental spending cuts
with a resistance to raising taxes. Those that have cut taxes have performed well, but the
most effective area of spending cuts has been that of public welfare and government wages.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Fiscal.doc
(The) Flat Tax Controversy : 9 pages in
length. Paper defines the flat tax and presents an overview of its history and the various
relevant proposals that have been created regarding its potential viability. The writer
compares opposing viewpoints on the issue and then offers a well-thought conclusive
opinion. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Flattax.wps
Flat Tax / Argument For : A 6 page
persuasive paper arguing in favor of the flat tax. It shows the benefits to both
individual and corporate taxpayers monetarily as opposed to the arguments against such a
tax structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Flatt.wps
Steve Forbes’ View of the Flat Tax :
A 5 page paper discussing the fairness of the various tax proposals suggested by Steve
Forbes during his presidential campaign in 1996. He favored replacing the current income
tax system with a flat tax under which all Americans would pay the same rate of tax on
income and would have eliminated the possibility of deductions. The liberal view,
particularly of those without a working knowledge of economics, was that such a scheme
would favor the rich and that, as such, it was unfair. That charge proves to be unfounded,
however. It is the issue of fairness of the proposed changes that is the focus of the
paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Forbetax.wps
Economics / Regulation and Anti-Trust :
A 7-page paper regarding the issues of government regulation and anti-trust. The writer
explores various regulation issues, including those involving big business,
telecommunications, and the media. Bibliography lists 10 references. Antittrus.wps
Reaganomics : A 10 page paper
that considers the positive impact of Reaganomics on the American economic climate of the
1980s. This paper determines that not only did Reagan face a difficult and already
determine economic path set by years of mismanagement, but the systems that were
implemented under his Administration were the most significant economic changes created in
decades. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Footnotes included. Reag.wps
The Effect of Reagan Tax Cuts on Consumer
Spending : A 7 page essay on the effects of consumer behavior in response to
Ronald Reagan’s economic policies. Immediately after taking office in 1981, he began
instituting a series of economic policies that came to be known as
"Reaganomics." For the eight years immediately preceding the Reagan era, there
was no growth in real household income. For the eight years following the time of his
administration, there has been a decline in that income of over $1,400 a year. During the
Reagan years, however, real income rose a full 10% over the period, giving the American
worker more discretionary income than they had known since the 1960’s. Five footnoted
references; no bibliography. Reagan.wps
The Federal Reserve, CPI and Open Market Sales
: A 5 page paper that discusses recent action taken by the Federal Reserve in regards
to inflation. The Federal Reserve has utilized the CPI figures to deny the need to reduce
interest rates because of the immediate perception that inflation is not currently
occurring. At the same time, the Federal Reserve also purchased a significant number of
Treasuries in an action reflecting the need of more money in the current economic system,
reflected by seasonal need. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Reserves.wps
Minimum Wage : The first
legislation to include minimum wage was the Fair Labor Standards Act - enacted in 1938.
Many within the economics profession view the stabilizing of the minimum wage as a sound
principle of economic analysis and policy, believing that wage increases are detrimental
to the economy. Others argue that the social factors and benefits of alleviating poverty
take precedence over economic considerations. This 20 page paper examines the factors
contributing to the opposing views concerning the instigation of a mandated minimum wage.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Flsawage.wps
An Increased Minimum Wage Promotes Growth : An
8 page, argumentative paper in which the writer presents sound economic reasons for the
minimum wage to be raised. Statistical and historic analysis are provided and
counter-arguments are refuted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Miniwage.wps
Government and Minimum Wage : A 5
page paper on the reasons for and effects of government intervention on behalf of raising
the minimum wage. Subjects discussed include the contribution to minimum wage decisions
and the effects of those decisions on individuals, the economy, and politics—all of
these are presented from the standpoint of governing. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Gminwage.wps
Minimum Wage Increase and Inflation:
A comprehensive 10 page paper analyzing differing macroeconomic viewpoints about minimum
wage increase. The writer explains various angles of the issue of minimum wage, and
includes charts to show statistical comparisons. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Minimpa.wps
Inflation & Basic Economic Theory :
Basic economic theories behind inflation are explored in this 9 page paper that focuses
upon recessions, trends, predictability, etc.; Different perspectives are covered and the
ideas of numerous economists are compared. Natural rate theory examined in-depth.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Inflation.wps
Wasteful Spending In The Military / A Problem
Spanning Decades : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of
wastefulness in governmental spending as it relates to the United States over the past two
decades. The writer focus on budgetary and economic issues that have translated into
wasteful spending in light of the end of the Cold War. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Military.wps
Government Assistance For Higher Education in
America : A 17 page paper discussing recommendations to President Clinton
regarding financial assistance programs for college students. Issues explored include
whether or not there should be improvements made to government’s educational
assistance, what the social costs and ramifications of a better educated society/workforce
are, and what long-term modifications should be made to the current system. Bibliography
lists 15 sources. Higher.wps.
Fiscal Benefits of Socially Responsible
Practices by Corporations : This 30 page report discusses a wide array of the
issues surrounding good corporate citizenship. Despite old-time business thinking,
corporations that are developed, operated, and committed to the philosophy of social
responsibility are also more likely to reap the success and acclaim than businesses that
exist only to turn a profit. Bibliography lists 20 sources. Fiscben.wps
Money’s Role In United States Culture
: 5 pages in length. Money controls the United States entire cultural existence. This
may be a rather bold statement, to be sure, but one that is founded in fact and reality.
When one considers the fact that money is attached to each and every aspect of one’s
life, from food and shelter to recreation and business, it is easy to see the influence
monetary importance has upon the country. The writer discusses how money possesses a value
unlike any other commodity in the world, that its very nature allows for it to become a
beneficial or most devastating force in one’s life. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Usmoney.wps
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