I couldn't find a Bennett campaign ad (blame Canada!), but I am curious about what he might have emphasized when he rain in 1935 after drafting his New Deal legislation--what do you think he might have said? Why?
(Yes, I know we read about FDR, but I am really trying to stress continuity and relevance).
Obama and FDR's speeches were very similar in the way that they criticized past actions and advocated for a future that includes the solutions to the problems of their country. I would assume that Bennet's speech would be similar. Both Bennet and FDR were running as a leader who would have to leave behind the conservative government of the past leader (Hoover/King). I think Bennet's speech would be similar in saying that we have had the plans to get ourselves out of the Depression in the past, but now we need the willpower, strength, and fearlessness to actually enact/enlarge these plan for the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredibly easy to sit back and criticize a former president who many dislike. If the majority of the people listening disliked the former, it would be a good to propose the opposite ideas that he did. Obama had it a lot easier then Hoover because he was preceded by George Bush, who many strongly dislike. Many people in the time of the Depression liked Hoover, so FDR had a more difficult task. Bennet would be around the same lines. He was preceded by King, and many people had lost hope and trust in King and people wanted a change, and Bennet fit the bill.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of Obama's Similarities to FDR, they were both preceded by Presidents who left the economy in disarray, which made their campaigns parallel in ways, but the actions that both Presidents took once in office were very different.
ReplyDeleteIn Bennett's campaign ads, I believe that a large portion of his television spots would be showcasing his New Deal programs, ensuring the people that Bennett is a competent leader who displays strong, independent, capitalistic views, similar to the President of the United States, whom was recently inducted and widely popular. The insurance is something that many people were looking for in the Great Depression, which ensured them that no matter what the state of their employment is, healthcare will not be an issue. That must have been comforting for the Canadian people to see people living in America's Great Depression, and letting health fall to the wayside because food is more important.
What stood out most to me was tht both were talking about the people being more in control and especially being fairly treated. The Hoover Ad was promoting with the idea of a government made by the people. Obama as usual used the term belief.
ReplyDeleteI think that Bennet would have talked a lot about the Programs he is trying to intruduce, but I guess that he wouldn't mention that he used FDR's new deal program as a model. That was obvious anyway, and I think that picturing himself as someone that copies other ideas would bot be beneficial. Considering the crisis Canada was in, he probably would have used the terms, hope, belief, solidarity or simulara lot.
I think that the FDR and Obama ad commercials were very similar in the way they used imagery and words to compliment each other and support the issues they were talking about. The main themes of both commercials were Hope and Change for a better america. The imagery of both candidates in their ads was very effective. The picture of Obama made him look very personable and connective, and the video of FDR giving a very inspirational speech made him look tough and in charge.
ReplyDeleteI think that if there were a Bennet ad then it would emphasize the lack of leadership and governmental support for the country. It would make people aware of the cautiousness of King and the lack of take charge attitude that Bennet had. It would make sure people knew that Bennet had a plan that was successful and just like FDR's new deal. Canada looked at america as a role model throughout the years following the revolutionary war and not that FDR took charge and america is looking to be on the rise, Bennet would jump on that feeling and make sure people knew i have a similar plan and i am not afraid to get things done just like the americans have done.
It would be difficult to argue against the suggestion of Obama, Bennett and FDR being "cut from the same cloth" as mentioned in the homework assignment. The campaign speeches between Obama and FDR had several parallels including themes around "change", "improvement", etc. With this concept, I believe the saying, "the more things change, the more they stay the same" is very relevant; Obama's objectives were very similar to FDR's.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that if we had viewed Bennett's campaign there would also be several similarities. His ad would definitely include his New Deal programs such as the Prairie Rehabilitation Act, Employment and Social Service Act, and the Minimum Wages Act. By proposing these ideas and emphasizing the importance of prosperity and opportunities in the U.S. he was favored by the people.
As I watched the FDR ad, I relaized that whoever uploaded the video put in the description box that the ad was fake and they made it for a project. But, if it were real, I think it does show how FDR and Obama were cut from the same cloth. The ads were similar in the sense that they didn't just point out the flaws in the former president. Instead, they stressed how important change was and how hope would create a brighter future for the country.If Bennett had an ad, I think it would be extremely similar to FDR's and Obama's. Bennett would have probably gave some sort of preview of his plans and New Deal programs, especially the ones that involved federal aid. His ad would have definitely pointed out unemployment and what Bennett would do to resolve the issue.
ReplyDeleteall three campaigners were coming into office at rather difficult times for their country. so i think Bennett's would be rather similar to the ones we watched. Politicians will be politicians so i believe his too would speak of hope and change and a completely opposing opinion to the man preceding him. i suspect it would be rather vague in order to give a euphoric and elated feel to those who watch it while not burdening them with too many specific details of exactly how he will change things. don't get me wrong, I do not hate the players for doing what they can to get elected, I simply hate the game of campaigning.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of change always will appeal to many people, even if this 'change' is not specified, the people will get all excited about it. Obama promised change, and he did change some things, but I feel this is what he based his campaign around. The word 'change'. This was crucial because people wanted this change because many disagreed with Bush's ideas for the past 8 years. Like others have mentioned, there are some definite parallels between Obama and Bennett.
ReplyDeleteObama and FDR are very similar. They both were elected while the country was in the midst of deep economic turmoil that was in part fueled by the greed and risky practices on Wall Street. They also ran against a republican party who's response to the downturn was not effective leaving the American people wanting to try something else. They also ran inspirational campaigns that gave people hope for a better future.
ReplyDeleteBennet's campaign would have been inspirational in order to restore confidence in his people and it would offer vastly different approach to fixing the economy, and it would make sure to clearly define this difference.
I too find it very easy to say that all three of these men are very similar when it comes to politics. They all came into power at very difficult times in our history. So for this reason, we can say that they defiantly wanted a change.
ReplyDeleteI think he would have really emphasized on his new deal programs. In the eyes of the people, these plans are very well thought out. The reason I say this is because the people he introduced these great ideas to didn't realize that these plans are just a model that he took from the United States after he realized how beneficial they were to the success of the United States.
The similarities between FDR and Obama are undeniable. Both ads put the emphasis on how the candidates wanted to change the country and how they wanted to restore confidence in their country. Obama's charisma shows through and FDR's would've if he had access to the means and the medium. I assume that Bennett's would be close, but probably with more focus on restoring the agricultural sector.
ReplyDeleteFirst off,those two ads do not seems to be properly made offical political campaign ad to me, but anyways,there are some valuable points. The circumstances of FDR and Obama were similar back in the days, both of them blamed the inaction or wrong behaves of former leader a bit and then elaborate about their well made plan about how are they going to get the country back together. I guess it would be similar situition for Bennet, he would certainely blame King's inaction towards the depression and present his policies and acts to the public properly.There is one thing he might also is gonna mention is that how he is going to reunion the bilingual situition of the country to help canada identify who they are.
ReplyDeletethere are some definite similarities between the two campaign adds. FDR and Obama had similar speeches, because the they shared a focus on fixing long term problems of the country. i would imagine that Benett's speech would be similar to FDR as they both advocated as leaders who were willing to leave behind conservatism in order to experiment with new ways and prove that they're willing to go beyond boundaries to fix this problem known as the Great Depression.
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