Friday, May 2, 2014

Tim Llewellyn - Blog Post 1 - Analyzing Ethos

Mary Landrieu:
Landrieu uses examples of characteristics in ethos during her ad towards Obamacare titled "Keeping the Promise." She shows accountability, goodwill, and trustworthiness during this ad by making effort to urge Obama into keeping his promise about his healthcare standards. She also has the credible reputation as being "tough as nails" as referred to by analysts on MSNBC


Bill Cassidy:
Cassidy shows ethos characteristics during his interview on Fox News about the "Pipeline" to be installed in Louisiana by showing composure in his word and inspiration for the people. He has proven that he is working hard for the people to open up more jobs and stands by his word to boost his credibility.


Rob Maness:
Maness uses examples of characteristics in ethos during his "Red State Gathering" speech against Mary Landrieu, by showing intensity in his vocals to voice his opinion, as well as empathy when he makes references to past historical events with women's rights and slavery, and states that it is a new positive time. His expertise by being an ex-colonel, means he has experience in the line of duty which benefits his credibility, as well as him being religious, and especially in Louisiana that is a big plus for him.


After analyzing the three politicians, the two that have the highest credibility would be Mary Landrieu and Bill Cassidy. Both have more experience in office than that of Rob Maness. During the latest poll of the race involving the three, Landrieu was in first with 42% of the votes, and Cassidy was in second with 18% of the votes. Maness finished last in the voting with 4% of the votes.

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