Discussion Post: Film Reaction of Tom Bradley
Impossible Dream
Produced and Written by Lyn Goldfarb and Alison Sotomayor
Task:
• Describe Tom Bradley's campaign coalition that contributed to his successful bid as Mayor of Los Angeles in 1973.
• During the 1969 mayoral campaign, how did candidate Sam Yorty attempt to discredit candidate Tom Bradley, which contributed to Bradley's loss of support among white voters? Do you see any parallels between Sam Yorty's tactics and those being used by candidates today?
• Tom Bradley described himself as fiscally conservative but liberal on other issues. Discuss 3 policies championed by Tom Bradley that demonstrated his liberal stance.
• Do you consider Tom Bradley's 20 years as Mayor of Los Angeles a failure or success? Explain your position, indicating his successes and failures.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.