The president power to persuade is limited by a number of things. His public standing and favorability rating is the most important of these factors. In the legislative branch, the president can attempt to push his agenda. However, his abilities don't extend far beyond that. The legislative largely draws their power fromthe people, whose opinion of the president affects their own standing on an issue. The president has the power to issue presidential mandates, which can only be checked by the supreme court or another president. This is another way that the president can make his agenda known.
Presidents make effective use of the media to "spin" the news in their favor. For example Obama visited a "green" energy producer the day after the State of the Union speech to emphasize his points. The press followed him and reported on his visit.
Presidents can also use their personal charm to persuade lawmakers or the public that their policies are the best. The text notes that presidents will go on popular talk shows to bypass the traditional news reporters and take their position directly to the public.
The president power to persuade is limited by a number of things. His public standing and favorability rating is the most important of these factors. In the legislative branch, the president can attempt to push his agenda. However, his abilities don't extend far beyond that. The legislative largely draws their power fromthe people, whose opinion of the president affects their own standing on an issue. The president has the power to issue presidential mandates, which can only be checked by the supreme court or another president. This is another way that the president can make his agenda known.
ReplyDeletePresidents make effective use of the media to "spin" the news in their favor. For example Obama visited a "green" energy producer the day after the State of the Union speech to emphasize his points. The press followed him and reported on his visit.
ReplyDeletePresidents can also use their personal charm to persuade lawmakers or the public that their policies are the best. The text notes that presidents will go on popular talk shows to bypass the traditional news reporters and take their position directly to the public.