...Festivity of Political Campaigns Still Persist By Francel Salas Election from the word itself “elect” which means to choose or to vote a righteous person that will lead his country and his people with his intention of further boost the development of the country side. As a democratic country Philippines used to have its election. And now election 2013 is fast approaching, politicians are becoming very ostensible to the public due to their political campaigns that will convince our voters to vote for them. Different tactics and skims are evident to these aspiring politicians. Nowadays, vast number of banners and tarpaulins sponsored by prominent politicians are encircling the different municipalities and cities of the country that are obviously bespeaks of the upcoming election. Furthermore, even holiday seasons are also utilize for political purposes wherein last Christmas, some of the well-known politician candidates used to distribute “hamon”- definitely for their political intention. Also the “Feast of the Black Nazarene” last January 9, became an instrument for campaign, politicians gave free t-shirts to those devotee with the face of Black Nazarene in the front and the name of politician at the back. Additionally, television networks, radio stations, newspapers and even social media will be used as their medium to broadcast their propagandas. Political campaign would not be complete without the prepared speeches from the candidates with their smiling faces to the...
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...Commercial Campaign Review Project Commercials are created to get a company’s product recognized for present or future use. They’re many different kinds of commercials, some are created to make you hungry, help with pain, offer healthier food for your dogs, and especially to make your kids beg you for toys they see on the television. Commercials are the most effective marketing technique as far as getting a product recognized and publicly known. I personally love funny commercials and the ones I have decided to talk about have made me laugh and have left an impression in my mind of their products. The first commercial I am reviewing looks like it takes place in 1950’s, it edgy, different and funny. Progressive Insurance commercials have had a few funny ad campaigns, and this one is no different. Taking place in a time when women were the ‘stay at home moms’ and the fathers were the breadwinners, this commercial takes it another step and criticizes a women who’s trying to take matters in her own hands by price checking other companies to try and save money. As she talks a Man keeps interrupting her as to why she isn’t cooking or taking care of the kids, while she tries to put him in his place, the commercial ends with the man asking where her husband was? I didn’t grow up in the 50’s, so I could see how an older generation could be affected by this Ad. However I was not, it’s a witty commercial that makes me think about how things use to be. Progressive is a huge corporate...
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...CAMPAIGN FINANCING Using financial clout to influence the outcome of an election is an age-old practice in America's politics, and all 50 states have published code sections that money is spent during such. These code sections are placed to provide both accountability and transparency. Elections and campaigns continue to become more expensive and the involved candidates are forced to seek funding from the private sector to cover these costs. The use of money to influence an election's outcome is seen as an expression of free speech by many. However, others believe that money has a corruptive influence on the candidates, which results in a net negative outcome. Each state, therefore, has the designated duty to regulate campaign finance either by imposing disclosure, by setting limits of contribution or by providing a system where elections are publicly funded, all these to promote political equality. I believe that campaign finance reform has failed to prevent corruption and to promote even political equality, and thus I oppose it. An article written in 2003 in the journal of economic perspectives published the results of a study of about forty peer reviewed studies that had been published from the year 1972. The study showed that more contributions had no significant statistical effects with regards to legislation; the legislators were staunch to stand by their beliefs, those of their voters and even stood by their parties. A corrupt legislator will not be swayed by the prospect...
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...(H)Seven billion. This is not referring to the number of people in the world or how far some galaxy cluster is away from Earth. It is the amount of money spent during the 2012 Presidential Campaign. Politicians consistently use unprecedented amounts of money during campaigns to ensure victory. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law, “Election campaigns for public office are expensive. Candidates need funding for support staff, advertising, traveling, and public appearances. Unless they are independently wealthy, most must finance their campaigns with contributions from individuals and from businesses and other organizations.” The issue that arises is the matter of how this money is collected. Incumbent politicians have the biggest advantage in regards to campaign financing because of the connections they have already made. Super PAC’s, interest groups, corporations, and private individuals are the biggest contributors in campaign donations. Some people see these contributions and unlimited funds as unconstitutional and call for major reform in campaign finance laws. Campaign Financing Private campaign donors can provide unlimited amounts of funding; therefore, politicians often use these private donors in order to finance their massive campaigns. The most recent attempt at reform in the 2010 Supreme Court case of Citizen’s United vs. FEC instead served to worsen the problem. In “Non Profit Groups and Partisan Politics,” Christina Lyons explains how, (Q) “that ruling...
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...Introduction The slow evolution of federal campaign finance regulations, beginning with the Tillman Act in 1907, undercuts dramatic proclamations that Citizens United indicates a privileged where corporate interests trump the public interest and politicians do the will of the highest bidder. Corporations in the early twentieth century not only faced scattered and weak enforcement of the Tillman Act's contribution ban and thus no great deterrent to violating the ban, but also exploited glaring legal loopholes that allowed them to bankroll their favored campaigns with relative ease. Even after the enactment of independent corporate expenditure restrictions, corporations faced minimal barriers to political spending on television or in other national media. Until the FEC's creation in 1974, the ban on independent corporate spending on elections was not rigorously enforced. The relevant time frame for evaluating the decision's practical consequences is, at the very longest, the period after Congress substantially amended FECA in 1974. Campaign contributions as emphasized here discusses the ways in which contributions are made to influence new or incumbent candidates to support a particular agenda based on factors that impact the candidate personally, such as the raising of significant funds to help a candidate be re-elected, or environmental issues to even social issues are of concern. Since the last decade, millions upon millions of dollars have been spent in state judicial...
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...TO: Partner FROM: Student RE: Candidate Feldman (tax year 2010) Facts Our client, Candidate Feldman, ran for Congress in 2010 and raised $4.7 million for the campaign. Five months after his opponent was sworn into office, auditors discovered that Feldman used $500,000 of campaign donations for a personal vacation taken immediately after the unsuccessful campaign. Issue Has Feldman understated his income by using campaign contributions for a personal vacation after the election? Conclusion Yes, since Feldman’s personal vacation expenses cannot be excluded as campaign contributions, the $500,000 should be included as taxable income on his individual return. Analysis The $500,000 used for Feldman’s vacation is treated as income and subject to taxation because the contributed amount was not used for the political campaign. Instead, the money was diverted towards the personal use of the candidate under §527(d)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. According to U.S. v. Jett, since personal expenses were incurred after the unsuccessful campaign season, the contributions used to cover the vacation cannot be excluded from income. If the travel expenses were obtained to generate proceeds during the campaign from membership dues, a political fundraiser, an entertainment event, or sell of political paraphernalia, then the amount would be excluded from the candidate’s individual return as income based on §527(c)(3). Considering Jett, if Feldman received the $500,000...
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...Any campaign finance reform must be structured within the framework of the Constitution. When examining the role of the government in situations of participation in political processes, the role as the protector of rights and privileges as identified in the Constitution must be weighed against its role as a regulator of the political process. A primary principle of the First Amendment is to protect and encourage the rights of individuals and organizations to participate in our civic process (Federal Campaign Finance Law). This right to be involved in the political system is an important privilege and should not be taken lightly. Any campaign finance reform must be structured within the framework of the Constitution. Disclosure requirements are observed as means to deter corruption by requiring that contributions made to elected officials and candidates are made public in federal elections. Disclosure allows voters to make up their own minds based on the information that is placed before them. Supreme Court Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis believes, “Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants, electric light the most efficient policeman” (Brandeis, 97). Brandeis’ statement laid the groundwork of the Sunlight Foundation, which was founded on the idea that utilizing new technology to facilitate citizens with information concerning Congress, will lead to the reduction of corruption, ensure...
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...The Battle of Gallipoli, or the Dardanelles Campaign took place on the Gallipoli Peninsula of Turkey, formally the Ottoman Empire between the 25th of April, 1915 and the 9th of January 1916 (History.com 2010). It was an unsuccessful attempt by the Allied nations to secure a year-round supply route between Europe and Russia. It was also the birthplace of the ANZAC legend, reinforced over eight months of constant fighting on the Turkish shores. While the campaign was unsuccessful, the Australian and New Zealand soldiers showed extraordinary courage, initiative, mateship and military discipline. These qualities are ones that the government of Australia used as a measuring stick when passing policy, offering social programmes and building the nation’s...
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...Free Hugs Campaign | Psychology [CIA-2] | | Submitted by: Alina OjhaCourse: I PSEco Roll No: 1313423 | | To: Mr. Lijo | 7/4/2013 | | Free Hugs Campaign Sometimes all we need is a hug! Free Hugs Campaign is a social movement initiated by Juan Mann. It involves hugging strangers in public places. It started in Australia but now has been spread all over the world because it really makes people happy. Even new studies of scientist’s show that touch therapy like HUGS can help overcome some medical conditions like Depression and Osteoarthritis. They believe that people need four hugs for survival, eight for maintenance and twelve for proper physical growth in a day. They have also said that it is the best way to support anyone and communicate when words are not enough. Actually it didn’t start as a psychological experiment but just as a random act of kindness to spread happiness among people and brighten up their lives. When Juan Mann’s world turned upside down he had no one to support him, to smile at him, to wait for him and to hug him. And that’s how free hugs campaign started on December 1, 2004 in the Phill Street Mall in central Sydney, where he held the cardboard with the words “Free Hugs” written on both sides. For fifteen minutes people were staring at him and passing looks. Then there came a lady who hugged him and said how her dog had died that morning and it was also the first death anniversary of her only daughter who died in a car accident and all she needed...
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...The Effect of Campaign Finnacne on Democracy Daniel Sykes Student ID 250719824 Every election cycle, huge sums of money are spent in the promotion for campaigns to elect or re-elect candidates for public office. These contributions play a vital role in the success of election campaigns. Sources of campaign donations range from big businesses and trade unions to PACs (political action committees) such as the NRA. These groups donate to candidates in the assumption and hopes that the candidate will pursue a discourse and perhaps implement legislation that benefits the donating group. When we refer to “campaign finance”, we are of course referring to funds that are used to promote and advertise, hire advisers, pay for travel expenses, administration fees and other costs associated with running a campaign. The Presidential Election of 2008 generated one billion US dollars in campaign contributions and finance1, with this figure on the rise, many have spoken out against the propensity of election victories to be seemingly “bought” by the party who generated the most funds2. In this essay I will be discussing whether or not big money in campaign finance is a threat to democracy. It is important to consider the history of campaign finance reform and how it evolved over time, for this gives us a better perspective when reviewing our modern situation to see if democracy has lost its way. Before the 19th century, the majority...
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...W4 Assignment 3 – Question 4 Campaign Finance Reform Campaign reform is a touchy subject. Democrats seem to be highly for stricter campaign finance reform while most Republicans seem to be against it. Most people that are in favor of stricter campaign finance reform because they feel that just because someone has more money does mean they should be able to control the government. In 2002, several provisions were enacted to end the usage of nonfederal money effecting federal elections. This is known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA). It outlines campaign finance law monitored and regulated by the Federal Election Commission. The Federal Election Commission’s website outlines the following provisions: • “Prohibiting national parties from raising or spending nonfederal funds • Requiring state, district and local party committees to fund certain "federal election activities" with federal funds (i.e. hard money) and, in some cases, with money raised according to new limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements (i.e. Levin funds), or with a combination of such funds. • Limiting fundraising by federal and nonfederal candidates and officeholders on behalf of party committees, other candidates, and nonprofit organizations” (Major provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, para. 2) Soft money is defined as money that is beyond the limitations of federal campaign finance law and is considered nonfederal. Soft money can only...
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...Pickett Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns Craig Allen SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility January 7, 2013 The recent election has got the blood boiling of many voters. Corporate contributions have become a major problem in the United States and affected and have affected many elections. I would like to discuss how money and greed can affect the decision of any candidate and cause them to betray their own personal beliefs and cause the betrayal to the people that they represent. I will also look at the issue using classical ethical and contemporary ethical theories, as well as looking at the issue through the view of utilitarianism. Any corporation should not be able make any contribution towards a campaign because then their ideas could become the candidates ideas even if a candidates is strongly against a subject that the corporation supports. We are going to look at the issue from the point of view of utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is a classical form of ethics that I will use to look at this issue. First off utilitarianism is described in our text book as a natural way to see if an act is the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do is to look at the consequences or the results of that action. (Mosser 2010) Looking at corporate contributions and seeing the type of candidates that the American people are being offered I believe that the corporations should not be allowed to contribute to a campaign. I do not see a problem, however, if an...
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...campaigning mobile apps and games especially on android platform. 1. Target to run your first campaign within same month your app goes live. This makes the most impact as apps are well featured in strategic places on the appstore within the first month of launch. 2. Be dynamic, do not just set up the campaign and leave it, watch it and make corrections as the campaign rolls on. 3. For a start, you can publish the campaign in all countries and territories, and as you progress and your app gets downloads, you can then try selecting target countries. 4. Do some research to find out popularity of your app or service in those countries – check on how similar apps and services have fared in those places. 5. Some countries are generally good when it comes to free and paid apps. They give good ads revenue on free apps and also do well in downloading paid apps, number one on this list is USA and also countries like Turkey, Germany, Spain and Italy have been good to me. 6. Monitor your campaigns periodically. It is good to check on the campaigns at least once a day (daily report) if you have the time. This way you can update the countries and cities, remove the non-performing and add new ones, and even update the ad image and message once in a while. This ensures that your ads are kept exciting and users click through.(improve your CTR). 7. Be careful with funds. Ad campaigns can turn out to be an expensive venture especially with the new payment models introduced by Google...
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...How Campaign Finance Affects Electoral Outcomes (Name) (Subject) (Nature of Work) I. Introduction An electoral candidate can win an election if he has plenty of campaign finances. This seems to be the common wisdom that people believe in when it comes to the electoral success of candidates. However, such a statement is not easily verifiable. In fact, there are several factors involved in the determination of whether or not there is a correlation between the campaign finances used by candidates and the probability of winning due to these funds. It has been the contention of majority that for a candidate to get a seat or win the presidency, it is important that he spend lavishly. If this is the case, then incumbents, who are generally the ones equipped with the biggest campaign funds, have edge over challengers. It is also an assurance to potential challengers that if they manage to put up campaign funds, whether from contributors or from their own pockets, they are already assured of a win in the elections. With the government structure the United States have, generalizing for all sectors of the government, particularly during the electoral races, will be quite complex. Moreover, though it is very easy to make assumptions, such arguments could start crumbling once empirical studies of various experts on the subject of political science come to light. Factors such as policy decisions, party affiliations, popularity, etc. play a role in the...
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...Influencing the Political Environment Issue On the heels of an investigation of Senator Torricelli by the Senate Ethics Committee for accepting campaign gifts from a contributor, Torricelli abandoned his 2002 reelection bid for U.S. Senate. Upon retirement, the ex-senator retained $2.9 million of remaining reelection campaign contributions. Torricelli quickly drew criticism because of his decision to contribute $65,000 of remaining funds to politicians who had influence over his personal business interests. Although Torricelli did not violate specific campaign financing laws, watchdogs argue loopholes allowed him to use campaign funds in ways they weren’t intended. Enforcing Campaign Finance Legislation In response to allegations of inappropriate use of campaign funds by Torricelli, the National Republican Senatorial Committee requested the Federal Election Committee apply current regulation of campaign finances. Under the current guidelines if a Senator does not seek reelection, they do not have legal authority to retain or make use of contributions. Instead, funds should be returned to the contributor. Rather than add more severe limits on how retired politicians use campaign funds, the current regulation of returning funds to contributors should be strictly enforced. Repairing the Revolving Door The Torricelli case is a strong example of the revolving door, as he was a senator who immediately began lobbying when he left office. This case and a number of recent...
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