Nelson Chapter 9

Question 1

Time for Change Model for 2016

Answer 1

1. Economics were okay, but not good enough to outweigh 8 years of Democratic Presidency
2. Estimated Democratic narrow population vote win
3. Toss-up taken

Question 2

Hating political opponents now, 3 factors reinforcing this

Answer 2

1. Selective information for voters
2. Framing candidates characters
3. UN-favor-ability of candidates

Question 3

significance of contrasting Trump and Clinton ads about economy

Answer 3

1. Hillary did not go deep into economics

2. Trump had various aids attacking Hillary while being positive for improving/growth for the economy

Question 4

The open-closed divide

Answer 4

1. Between the open strategies of domestic industries and closed with immigration

Question 5

The President as a minority leader

Answer 5

1. Has to work with other same party officials to get stuff done

Question 6

Why Presidential approval goes down the longer the person is in office

Answer 6

1. More chances for mistakes/gridlock.

2. Greater mobilization strategies by opposing party