Essay Archive - The First Impression
The First Impression
"Read my lips. No new taxes." The well groomed candidate shouted to his
audience. The crowd erupted in cheers and for many Americans, this was their
first long lasting impression of soon to be, President George Bush. He later
went on to sign a bill implementing the second largest tax hike in history. The
statement that won him one election lost him the next. The American public made
a long term judgment based on the first impression of this presidential
candidate. After the speech, the media took over, promoting Bush, and giving
those who did not hear....
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