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Hunting for your vote
Rand is very self oriented in his political language throughout this statement. There is so many uses of "I" in this short statement. He is stating his belief on this issue and not connecting with the people who will try to help this act pass. Typically, politicians like to use the term "we" instead of "I". Considering the fact that this is still early in campaign process, it's obvious that Rand Paul is just trying to get his mission out and making everything clear.When you look at what Paul is saying, it also becomes clear that he is trying get on a good side with voters, while raising the amount of people who can vote. If he is able to make the these ex-criminals vote again, they almost certainly will vote for the person who gave them this right back. Rand also makes the clarification that these people who would be able to vote again are people who are "non-violent ex-offenders" preventing from the expected backlash that these people don't deserve to vote.
This is an important distinction for Rand Paul to make, he will get the good press, while not allowing for people to assume he wants violent people to vote. This is required, and well played by Rand because it allows for all the positives with almost none of the negatives.
Strong Finger point
The farther we look into this one simple statement, the better idea we gain on what it is that Rand is really trying to accomplish with this statement. Rand is going after the people trying to gain positive image with voters. Which if this passes, Rand will receive a large bump in his possible Presidential campaign.
Sources
http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=1297
Why do you think he uses "I" instead of "we" all the time? I noticed it in my education issue article I read as well, but I didn't notice it with many of the other candidates. I support the fact that he is trying to let non-violent ex-criminals try and vote again.
ReplyDeleteRand appears to be the type of guy where it's almost "Me against the world" so i can only really assume that he thinks he won't receive any help in what he is trying to do. It's difficult to say just how that will turn out for him in the future.
DeleteDo you think Paul's bluntness is a turn off to voters? His techniques in speech delivery could come of harsh to some voters. However, Rand does seem to have a sense of conviction when he speaks so confidently. Do you think his style of speaking is more of a pro or con to his potential campaign?
ReplyDeleteFrom my point of view, I love his confidence. I see it as we have someone running for President that is confident and won't get walked over. Although, that doesn't mean I see Rand Paul as the best candidate at this point. How he is received by voters really is up to them, if you like his bluntness, you will most likely like him. But it can be a huge turn off if the voters don't agree with his different way of talking. I'm excited to see how the race ends up as we get closer to 2016.
DeleteI find the use of "I" instead of "we" incredibly interesting as well. Most candidates use "we" to try and relate to the voters so I wonder if people perceive him as less like them since he doesn't use the "we". I do however applaud his use of "I" because I think so often politicians won't just flat out state what they believe and although blunt, I find it refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I kind of see it as Rand's way of saying that this is his plan and he plans to stick to it and admit fault if it doesn't work. He is placing all the weight on himself. It is just such an interesting way to go about running for president.
DeleteDo you think that Rand Paul being "self-oriented" could be viewed by some as narcissistic?
ReplyDeleteOh of course, Rand Paul is a very controversial candidate, and it will most likely cause him problems in the future, but then again some people see it as admirable. Again, it really comes down to the voters and their opinions.
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