To Robinson, the democratic party provides a simple solution, the “first woman to head a major-party ticket...with vast experience” while “Republicans have nominated the worst candidate in modern history” (Robinson). This comparison presents an unequivocal choice between the two: one a momentous trailblazer and the other a momentous embarrassment. Robinson wields strong imagery to play on American patriotism. America’s fame emerges from its reputation as the trailblazer for equality and freedom, not from a circus of a government. By providing a contrast that strikes at the core American values, Robinson urges voters to choose Clinton. Furthermore, Robinson haunts uncertain voters into choosing Clinton by asking voters to envision their hopes for the next four years. Robinson asks voters if they “want a life-long public servant with an encyclopedic grasp of the issues, or a buffoon guided only by his own prejudices?” (Robinson). By polarizing the options, Robinson offers a clear solution to the voters’ crisis. This positive depiction of Clinton allows Robinson to outline a course of actions for undecided voters: vote for Clinton to have a sound four years. Robinson also advocates Clinton as a better option for Republicans by comparing states’ precedent votes with current leanings, explaining that Clinton “put traditionally Republican states...into play” (Robinson). By showing the comparing states’ past and present choices, Robinson motivates traditionally Republican voters to break their tradition. By comparing the candidates and the tradition of states to their present choices, Robinson mobilizes voters to aid Clinton in her battle to protect America from a Trump
To Robinson, the democratic party provides a simple solution, the “first woman to head a major-party ticket...with vast experience” while “Republicans have nominated the worst candidate in modern history” (Robinson). This comparison presents an unequivocal choice between the two: one a momentous trailblazer and the other a momentous embarrassment. Robinson wields strong imagery to play on American patriotism. America’s fame emerges from its reputation as the trailblazer for equality and freedom, not from a circus of a government. By providing a contrast that strikes at the core American values, Robinson urges voters to choose Clinton. Furthermore, Robinson haunts uncertain voters into choosing Clinton by asking voters to envision their hopes for the next four years. Robinson asks voters if they “want a life-long public servant with an encyclopedic grasp of the issues, or a buffoon guided only by his own prejudices?” (Robinson). By polarizing the options, Robinson offers a clear solution to the voters’ crisis. This positive depiction of Clinton allows Robinson to outline a course of actions for undecided voters: vote for Clinton to have a sound four years. Robinson also advocates Clinton as a better option for Republicans by comparing states’ precedent votes with current leanings, explaining that Clinton “put traditionally Republican states...into play” (Robinson). By showing the comparing states’ past and present choices, Robinson motivates traditionally Republican voters to break their tradition. By comparing the candidates and the tradition of states to their present choices, Robinson mobilizes voters to aid Clinton in her battle to protect America from a Trump