Discussion Post: Handbill
Select a recent candidate or officeholder at the federal level that you considered supporting with your vote. Craft a handbill that advocates your person's candidacy. Include the following:
A. The Individual
a. Does this person's moral and professional capacity make this individual capable of serving "we the people" ethically and well?
B. Political Party
a. Does the person align well with the political party?
b. Does the person have a political party endorsement?
C. Public Policy
a. Select two specific examples of public policy that your person advocates from the following fields:
i. Economic policy - for example, U.S. budget deficit spending.
ii. Education policy - for example, the implementation of charter schools.
iii. Environmental policy - for example, the Clean Air Act.
iv. Foreign policy - for example, the interplay between civil liberties and the Patriot Act.
v. Healthcare policy - for example, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
vi. Welfare policy - for example, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
b. Why are these public policies important to this person and the potential voters?
D. Endorsements
a. Individuals?
b. Interest Groups? Note: PAC donations illustrate support.
c. News Media?
d. Others?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.