The political beliefs surrounding the Republican National Convention speech given by Donald J. Trump and the Democratic National Convention speech presented by Hillary Clinton both during July of 2016 show the true differences and reasoning behind political parties. The overall differences in immigration, trade, education, economy, and their overall approach to speech presentation, show a specific explanation behind having such a strenuous election.
One of the greatest differences between these candidate beliefs is their plans surrounding immigration. After watching Clinton's speech, you have no doubt that she supports absolutely anybody entering the United States, and that those behind her are at peace with anyone entering our country no matter the race or ethnicity. Her campaign statement during the election was "Stronger Together", therefore proving that Americans will accept those wishing to live a new life in the United States of America while she is in office. She claims that in order for America to improve, the entire country and anyone willing to help should help. Hillary mentions the positive benefits of immigration as in the hard working immigrants that just come to America for a better life. While on the other hand, Donald Trump states the negative aspects surrounding immigration. He mentions that immigrants from any country undermined by terrorism will be prohibited. Additionally, Trump wants to build a wall across the entire southern border of the United States to prevent immigrants from Mexico. Once the United States is stable, he proposes to let in the people who support the beliefs, and laws of America. Overall the difference in immigration beliefs is completely different, while Hillary believes in every person having the opportunity to participate in making the country better, Trump believes in protecting American lives, and creating a system for immigration that works for the citizens of the U.S.A.
Another difference between the speeches of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is the approaches that the two candidates use to convey their points. Trump starts off using an ethos introduction. He uses humility and family values to show that both him and his family not only know how to work hard but that they understand what it is like to be a working family in America. After the first few minutes, he gets the ball rolling, dropping facts, numbers, and other statistics that represent his thoughts on major issues in the United States. Not only did he use a logos approach throughout his speech, he mentions the statistics of the tragedy's around the United States that not only pull on the heartstrings of those affected, it shows that he is completely aware of what is going on in the nation. Trump uses both ethos and pathos by talking about the Cleveland violence, and job losses whilst under a Democratic leader. He also mentions the recent attack on the Dallas police force, saying that America is threatened as a whole when the law enforcement is. By including negative facts that occurred during Barack Obama's two-term presidency, mentioning veterans, as well as specific victim names he is relating to the people of America in an emotional way, but separates himself enough to represent that he will make a change. On the other hand, Clinton uses a pathos approach throughout her entire speech with minor statistics, and dashes of ethos throughout the presentation. She emotionally picks at those watching who relate to her points, and even uses her prior "middle class" background to show her relation to the majority of the United States. Just a few of the pathos connections she uses throughout her speech include mentioning how she worked with disabled children, gun violence, terrorism, Trump’s comments about racism, and the recent Dallas shooting. These proposition differences show a key difference in their candidacy, and how they will change the United States.
Just a few similarities between the Democrat and Republican candidates was their propositions regarding educational and equality issues. Both feel strong about relieving the debt of those wishing to attend a higher-level education experience. They do have different approaches about how to fix this problem, but it is clear that both parties want to help those in debt from college and extended schooling. Another similar idea of importance between the two nominees was women and minorities receiving equality and equivalent pay. Both claim they will fight for the rights of all in order for there to be more equality throughout their economy and country. No matter what happens in the election or what happens after the inauguration, this is an important rhetorical move that benefits the outlook on which voters have for these candidates.
Furthermore, another controversy between the two candidates is the changes in jobs and our economy. Donald Trump mentions the poverty and job loss statistics since Obama was elected, helping those nationwide recognize how changing the economy is a priority. He calls to reduce taxes and introduce new jobs throughout America. How America’s national debt doubled while a Democrat was in office is another strong point that Trump mentions, and he uses this information to propose that he will assist in bringing trillions of dollars in wealth to help put the United States back on its feet. Though Hillary wants to bring more jobs into the U.S.A., she wants less money into the economy and more to the hard workers of U.S.A. There is a negative connotation given towards the working businessmen and women of Wall Street. Clinton stating that the middle-class workers benefit the country more. She proposes to raise the minimum wage, and introduce profit sharing throughout the United States economy with higher wages. These two ideas of how to improve America’s economy as well as their working class are much different overall but wish to have the same outcome, improving the statistics of the job market overall.
The final and a key point in the differences regarding Trump and Hillary is the controversy regarding trade. Hillary Clinton made claims to remove enemy trade in order to bring more production jobs throughout the United States. She also uses Trumps lack of American production to prove her point and gives him less credibility. Clinton makes claims to have fees for all overseas, but also claims to accept any help from any country. Trump nonetheless makes public of his plans to re-work America’s trade deal such as NAFTA and NATO, vocalizing his thoughts about how they both negatively affected the United States. The Republican nominee sheds light on his plan to give more job opportunities for those in the United States, and uses statistics from the past 8 years of a Democrat in office to recognize those affected by the weak trade agreements.
Overall, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's dispute about significant topics throughout United States history such as immigration, trade, education, economy, and the way their speeches are presented display the exposition of political parties. These speeches demonstrate power and change throughout America, helping recognize how valuable political rhetoric is. After watching the Democratic and Republican Convention speeches of 2016, you are left with minimal doubt that nothing will change for the United States of America. Though the people do not know what the outcome of the election will be, the use of different modes of persuasion helps leave Americans with a peace of mind of the four to eight-year term.