President Obama hosted another "backyard conversation" in Seattle on Thursday. It was about how his economic policies effect mothers, wives, and female business owners (NPR).
President Obama's answers stroke a cord in their hearts; however, this was only influential within that small community. In a majority part of this country, people are expecting a misfortune for the Democratic Party.
I think it very interesting because there is a difference between a speech with thousands of audience and a conversation in a small community. People like to have conversations with their leaders, just as a wounded veteran's son appreciated a presidential hug. However, compared to small conversations, formal speeches at institutions are very well formatted and most of them are highly identical. Sometimes, we are tired of conventions, we are too familiar with political tones, and we are less skeptical when our leaders are more approachable. Therefore, I suppose, there might be a big difference if, in this mid-term election, President Obama hosts multiple small conventions, talking about local issues with small communities. Also, he could try different ways to allow more audience to interact with him. For example, to appear on a broadcast, to answer questions online during a fixed time slot each week, and so on. This strategy will make the president's policies less abstract to the voters and make the voters understand that everything takes time but everything is in process. Most importantly, this strategy will make President Obama someone beyond a political figure, it will make him a comrade fighting for a better future with all Americans side by side.
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As a resident of the great city of Seattle, I heard much hype about Obama's visit. However one of the true underlying reasons for coming to the city of Seattle is to support and promote the reelection of Senator Patty Murray who is in a very close jeopardy to Republican opponent Dino Rossi. Knowing much about the city of Seattle itself, I can easily say that it is one of the most liberal cities in the country, yet Obama's visit came to reassure Seattle residents confidence in their President and more importantly for this midterm; their confidence to vote for the Democratic Party. The backyard conversation, which took place a mile within my home, was definitely a means of which to gain personal support from citizens.
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