What Does It Mean for a President to "Go Public

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Essay

What does it mean for a president to "go public"? What are the strengths and weaknesses of using this strategy when Congress does not initially want to go along with a president's policy ideas? If you were an adviser to the president, under what conditions and circumstances would you recommend to the president to "go public"?

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Definitions:

Careful

Being careful involves acting with thought and caution to avoid harm or mistakes.

Selective Perception

The method through which people filter media messages to align with their preferences, while disregarding any contradictory perspectives.

Systematic Attempt

A planned or organized effort to achieve a specific goal, often involving a methodical process.

Attribute

A quality or characteristic inherent to or ascribed to someone or something.