Tuesday, November 29, 2011

4.03

Candidate #3 Senator Rodriguez

     Scenario 1;
    Good evening,
     Yesterday we faced an interesting opportunity, several interest groups had pressured me to sign the English language bill and in return they had offered to provide much needed support for our states technology sector bill. While our tech sector still needs support, I rejected the interest group offers and decide to support our states growing minorities by opposing the English language bill. I will be speaking at a protest rally against the passing of the English language bill in the coming weeks. It is my hope that the bill will not be passed as it hampers the ability for immigrants to assimilate into American society. I want to thank my constituents for their continued support, and I hope to become your senator in the near future.
Thank you, Senator Rodriguez

     Response to Scenario 1;
     Good evening,
     The protest rally was a great success. Thank you to all of the demonstrators who attended. I am very happy that the event received so much media coverage, that will go a long way in helping us toward our goal. Thank you, Senator Rodriguez

     Scenario 2;
     Good afternoon,
     The welfare agencies in our state are large and serve a vast community with their different needs. In recent weeks many people have spoken out against the inefficiency of the program across the nation. Congress is looking to pass a new welfare reform act. It seems that although most people support the idea of welfare reform, many are skeptical of the new bill and feel that it may prevent welfare support from reaching those in need. I have come to conclude that I must support the welfare reform act. Our states welfare program is riddled with corruption and fraud which affects everyone dependant on welfare. I will support the welfare reform act.
Thank you, Senator Rodriguez

     Response to Scenario 2;
     Good evening,
     It seems my decision to support the welfare reform act has been well received by many of my constituents and by those who were undecided on the matter of welfare reform. I am glad that many see the value inherent in the welfare reform act. Please continue to support me in my efforts for reelection.
Thank you, Senator Rodriguez


     Scenario 3
     Good afternoon,
     This morning I was asked to speak at an annual convention for an interest group which promotes limiting immigration and increased enforcement of border control. While I agree we should enforce border control, I do not support the limiting of immigration. I have declined the invitation to the interest group. Thank you for following me on my road to reelection.
Senator Rodriguez


     Response to Scenario 3
     Good evening,
     I am pleased that the local media has covered my decision to decline the invitation. It is good to have such positive press just days before reelection.
Thanks, Senator Rodriguez


    Scenario 4
    Good evening,
A major A list celebrity has recently given me their endorsement. I have graciously accepted their endorsement and left it at that.
Thanks, Senator Rodriguez

     Election Result; Successful Re-election


Did you agree with the outcome of your simulation experience? Why or why not?

I agree with my outcome. I did do the simulation a couple times, and I may have figured out what the positive choices were, but I have no reason to disagree with the result of my simulation experience.
  1. What might have changed the outcome? I suppose the point is that if I had not worked in the favor of my constituents, I would not have been reelected. (That says a lot about politics dosen't it...)
  2. How do the scenarios compare to the local politics of your congressional district? I suppose I can most relate to the scenario where the senator comes from a state which grows oranges because I am from a state which grows oranges...
  3. What do you feel has the greatest impact on the election results- local or national issues? And why? It seems like local issues impact election results; well the people really. In this system of government it seems that the politician must bend to the will of the people in order to hold office. So, the nature of politicians in office should speak to the nature of the people right? bleak thought...
  4. Do you agree or disagree with this? Well, the simulation seems to be fairly accurate so; yes. I do.
  5. How do local issues affect the ability of Congress make national decisions? The individual's political persuasions and choices subtly pull local political decision making in one way or another, and local choices affect state choices, state persuasions affect national decision making. It's a sort of reverse domino effect leading up to the top of a decision making pyramid with national issues argued at the top... 

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