Hey Ms. Chandler! So um... all my video posts were in drafts because I usually started on them but never finished and posted them. In order to check them, you'll have to go back in the archive because they were posted to the original intended date. I made the archive to the right simpler so all you have to do is just click  the tab and it'll list all the hierarchies without having to click through them. 

-Tracie

Week 7/ Article: Rick Santorum Finishes Ahead Of Mitt Romney: Iowa Caucus Results

Date: January 19, 2012

Author: N/A

New news pertaining to the Iowa Caucus is that there was a recount and reevaluation and it seems that Santorum actually won the Caucus. Republican officials indicated Santorum finished ahead of Romney by 34 votes. "The results from Iowa caucus night revealed a virtual tie," Romney said in a statement after the certification of the results. "I would like to thank the Iowa Republican Party for their careful attention to the caucus process, and we once again recognize Rick Santorum for his strong performance in the state." 

"He sounds like a kid who didn’t get what he wanted for his birthday so he smashed the cake,” Santorum strategist said 

I've heard it in more than one place that the results of the Iowa Caucus are basically irrelevant to the outcome of the overall primary election process. However, I do still think that these results are significant. Romney and his campaign team were surely pleased with their victories in the beginning of the race, however this could mean that he is not as on top of the game as he may think he is. Of course, we all know that now that Santorum has "won" the Iowa Caucus, he will be sure to mention it at every chance he gets. Yet, there is still a question as to whether or not they will count the results of the Iowa Caucus as accurate, seeing as though there was such a mix up. Additionally, does this mean that mistakes like this could happen in other states, potentially throwing off all of the campaigns and the Republican race all together? Could we have another 2000 Al Gore-Bush type of mix up? Lets sure hope not.

I. The problem addressed here is the possible mistake of who actually won the Iowa Caucus. 

II. This will affect public policy through how the voters react. Policies will possibly be changed, proposed, etc now with the change in candidacy. 

III. The Iowa Caucus poll counters can't count. 

IV. The information doesn't affect me and can't be used by me.

V. The author seems to take a neutral position and simply states what happened and comments from both campaigns. 

VI. This info will affect Romney negatively and Santorum positively. The Iowa Cause gave Romney and boost and maybe voters will see that he might have not deserved the credit and claim or believe conspiracy that he cheated, etc. 

Work Cited: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/rick-santorum-iowa-caucus-results-certified-_n_1215690.html?ref=mostpopular,ron-paul

Week 7/ Video: Jon Huntsman drops out of GOP presidential race

Date;January 16, 2012

Jon Huntsman has resigned from the GOP presidential race. Huntsman was falling in the polls and didn't appeal to a majority of conservative voters and was seen as “too moderate” or worse “too liberal”. In his resignation Huntsman railed against the Republican party. He said “this race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks, not worthy of the American people and not worthy of this critical time in our nation’s history.” Huntsman also referred to the Republican party as “toxic.” and urged all other candidates to stop attacking each other and instead to focus on addressing the voters themselves, about their policies and how they will implement those policies.

Huntsman told his audience their party needs to unite around “the candidate best equipped to defeat Barack Obama.” He gave a grudging endorsement of Mitt Romney, stating “despite our differences and the space between us one some of the issues I believe that candidate is Mitt Romney.”

I. The problem address here is the news of Huntsman dropping out of the race. 

II. This will affect public policy through how the voters react. Policies will possibly be changed, proposed, etc now with the change in candidacy. 

III. Huntsman dropped out of the race. 

IV. The information doesn't affect me and can't be used by me.

V. N/A

VI. This info will affect all the candidates left in the political arena. This may be good or bad for any of them and it's still hard to tell. With Huntsman gone, his supporters will have to turn to a new candidate to vote for. 

Work Cited: http://www.ksdk.com/rss/article/297392/3/Huntsman-drops-out-of-GOP-presidential-race

Week 7/ Article: Rick Perry quits and endorses Newt Gingrich: 'Game-changer'?

Date: January 19, 2012

Author:  N/A

As of today, it is clear the Rick Perry has dropped out of the GOP race. In his resignation speech, Perry stated America needs a “smaller government” “less regulation” and “bold, conservative leadership that will give Americans their country back.” Perry, now chooses to endorse Gingrich for President and believes that Gingrich is a  “conservative visionary who can transform our country.” and “heart of a conservative reformer, the ability to rally, and captivate the conservative movement.” Rick Perry’s resignation does not come as a surprise, since he was projected to receive a mere 4% of the vote in South Carolina. 

I. The problem address here is the news of Perry dropping out of the race. 

II. This will affect public policy through how the voters react. Policies will possibly be changed, proposed, etc now with the change in candidacy. 

III. Perry dropped out of the race. 

IV. The information doesn't affect me and can't be used by me.

V. The author seems to take a neutral position and gives info the positively and negatively comments on Perry dropping out and how this will affect candidates, especially Gingrich. 

VI. This info will affect all the candidates left in the political arena. This may be good or bad for any of them and it's still hard to tell. With Perry gone, his supporters will have to turn to a new candidate to vote for. 

Work Cited: http://theweek.com/article/index/223455/rick-perry-quits-and-endorses-newt-gingrich-game-changer