(Article first published as “The Social Advocacy Lure: Whom will it catch?” on Blogcritics.) Last month, the Obama re-election campaign began an effort in earnest to redefine the major issues in this election year. Treating superficially the still weak economy, the persistently high jobless rate and the skyrocketing national debt, Obama’s main messaging is now on social issues. He addresses the rights of discrete groups, like women. But, he speaks most passionately of, in essence, a national ‘oneness’. It is a social concept he uses to…
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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POLITICS: Obama Weds Gay Politics
ECONOMY: Facebook Not a Long-Term Bet?
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HEALTH: No Kidding
LIFE: Guinness Surfing Feat
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