Advanatges and disadvantages of nation party conventions 5.3

Question 1

what are the advantages of the national party convention

Answer 1

• media representation
• leadership and party unity

Question 2

how is ‘media representation’ an ADVANTAGE of national party conventions

Answer 2

• Receive more TV and internet coverage
• including a lot of people who have been critical to the party [2024 Obama delivering a speech]
• introduces VP to the whole nation
• POST CONVENTION BOUNCE = media makes party look more attractive

Question 3

how is ‘leadership and party unity’ an ADVANTAGE of national party conventions

Answer 3

• shows party unity
• enthuses people
• shows party narrative
• Speeches and presentations can elevate the profiles of emerging political figures

Question 4

what are the advantages of the national party convention

Answer 4

• the influence of medias
• expense

Question 5

how is ‘the influence of medias’ an DISADVANTAGE of national party conventions

Answer 5

• More soundbite - not serious policies
• more preformative rather than a situation which informs the voter on their candidate = much more shallow
• party planks are not emphasised enough = brushing over controversial issue = appealing to the electorate
• less people watching TV and watching NPCs

Question 6

how is ‘expense’ an DISADVANTAGE of national party conventions

Answer 6

• Rep 2024 = $85 million
• Demo 2024 = $162.5 million