RNC News Articles Analysis

There are a ton of mixed feelings from citizens in the United States about the Republican presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. After reading a few articles, I have found some very interesting things. First, from the article "Who will speak at the Republican National Convention?" posted by the Atlantic, there seems to be a negative view on Trump. The Atlantic author, Priscilla Alvarez states "The list of speakers for the Republican national convention is taking shape, even as tensions among some Republicans and the party’s presumptive nominee, Donald Trump, run high" and goes on to say "Despite endorsing Trump, Ryan has distanced himself from the party’s presumptive nominee. The two have been at odds time and again—from Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States to his remarks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel’s ethnicity, amoung others." (Alvarez 2016). These statements justify the fact that not only is there tension within the party, but also in the community of citizens. This article is interesting in my opinion simply because in previous years, the convention has had some big name speakers, and this year, they seem to be scrambling for just about anyone. It truly is interesting at how many people are utterly outraged by this candidate, but yet, he was chosen by the people. In another article I found regarding the protests at the RNC posted by Kevin Johnson of USA TODAY shares some unsettling news about the protests. In Johnson's article "Black Lives Matter in Cleveland refuses RNC protest regulations" he states "The Cleveland Group, whose affiliates throughout the country have been thrust into the national spotlight for a demonstration that preceded last week’s deadly ambush of five Dallas-area police officers, has elected not to participate in the formal permitting process for marches, access to downtown parks and speakers’ podiums" (Johnson 2016). Johnson goes on to say from an interview from Kareem Henton, the organizer for the Cleveland franchise "'Applying for the right to protest takes away from the spirit of the protest movement' Henton said/'We remain open to conducting our own (protests)' Henton said. 'We shall see' Cleveland police spokeswoman Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said Monday that authorities were preparing for such unsanctioned actions" (Johnson 2016). This article also puts together the fact of protesters coming to the RNC because of people's disconnect and discontentment with Trump. Both of these articles I have found seem to have some bias, but not a tremendous amount. In the article from USA TODAY, I have found there is just simply more facts and true statements given. In the Atlantic article, not only are there true statements given, but there is also a strong vibe of anti-Trump throughout the entire article. The author does not come straight out and say her dislike for Trump, but the wording she chooses is a major factor. In my own opinion, I believe that about 98% of any article regarding the RNC right now will be in some form of someone's opinion, with a few facts thrown in. There is such a split in the Republican party currently because of Mr.Trump and I am very intrigued to see what not only happens at the convention, but along with the protests outside the convention regarding Trump as well.



Citations:


Alvarez, Priscilla. "Who Will Speak at the Republican National Convention?" The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 11 July 2016. Web. 12 July 2016.


Johnson, Kevin. "Black Lives Matter in Cleveland Refuses RNC Protest Regulations." USA Today. Gannett, 11 July 2016. Web. 12 July 2016.