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Topic 1: Political Advertisements Directions: Select one political advertisement from a recent, congressional or presidential election.  Provide a brief summary of the political advertisement.  What type of media is the advertisement?  How was this advertisement disseminated?  What was the message?  If possible:  How expensive was this advertisement campaign?  Who paid for these advertisements?  Analyze the content and purpose of the advertisement.  What is the target audience/demographic?  What is the argument?  Was the advertisement effective or ineffective?  Overall, does this advertisement help or hinder the political process?  Provide a link for the advertisement. Although slightly edited for format: these ‘responses' were crafted by undergraduate, Kaplan students: Discussion Board ExampleTopic 1: Political Advertisements Directions: Select one political advertisement from a recent, congressional or presidential election.  Provide a brief summary of the political advertisement.  What type of media is the advertisement?  How was this advertisement disseminated?  What was the message?  If possible:  How expensive was this advertisement campaign?  Who paid for these advertisements?  Analyze the content and purpose of the advertisement.  What is the target audience/demographic?  What is the argument?  Was the advertisement effective or ineffective?  Overall, does this advertisement help or hinder the political process?  Provide a link for the advertisement. Although slightly edited for format: these ‘responses' were crafted by undergraduate, Kaplan students: Discussion Board Example