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"Is it possible to have a completely fair and indisputable electoral…
"Is it possible to have a completely fair and indisputable electoral process in the modern world?"
The influence of the media
Social media
Dark ads targeted only at those most effected by them
Creating an all or nothing environment where counter arguments are not seen
creating a false reality, think Rob Inwood
Easy access to voters
News outlets
The influence of politicians and parties
How do politicians play the system?
Choosing a leader
Gaining public favour
Playing with people's fears
Political suicide
Is there such a thing?
Hugo Chavez
The slow fall of democarcy
Going under peoples noses
using smoke screens
Party politics
Gatekeeping
Smoke rooms
How did Donald trump become a Nominee
Primaries
Paying for large marketing campaigns
Fear
Fear and anxiety
Plays a key part in the way we vote
Can and do politicians use or anxieties
How did Donald Trump use our fears
"Or as members of a Christian church in Kansas believe, one can increase one’s chance of literal immortality by picketing outside a murdered gay college student’s funeral with signs proclaiming that “God Hates Faggots.”
9/11 reminded Americans that death could be lurking round any corner and patriotism increased
Consensual validation
When a group of people see the world in one way this becomes the accepted/expected view
When someone challenges this idea it builds fear
Polarisation
Fear and nationalism
When we are scared we cling to a group
This increases our level of nationalism (Oshcmen and Mathay 1994)
Fear and politics
When reminded of death or terrorsim people are much more likely to act violently against their political opponent
Fear creates a clear prefence to those with more patriotic and nationalised ideals
Fear is inherently human and our biggest fear is of course death anything that is seen as a threat to life is scary
The influence of culture and heritage
Image and perception
Image of politicians
Do they relate?
Ed Milliband
Went ahead of his brother
Not particularly articulate
Not what people wanted from a PM
Single issue voting
EU and UKIP
Gun laws in the US
People will allow things if someone meets targets their wants
Geography
North south divide
Employment and economic focus
Mining communities and heavy industry
Investment in green energy
"At their best the words of a president can inspire. At their worst the words of a president can insight" -Jo Biden 2021