(From 2010)
The Washington Post has again published a similarity matrix of Supreme Court Justices voting. Three years ago I posted about using a multidimensional scaling procedure to convert this similarity into a visual plot. Since that time Rehnquist and Souter have left the Court replaced by Roberts and Sotomayor. Before Elena Kagan completes the Senate's review process to replace Justice Stevens, here is a plot of the newer Court. Again an arbitrary algebraic sign places Justices Stevens, Sotomayor, Breyer, and Ginsburg on the left of our plot and Justices Scalia, Thomas, Roberts and Alito on the right. Again, Justice Kennedy is the most centrist justice falling just a little right of center.
The Essential Supremes
You will not see all of these cases on Tuesday's test, but this is the best outline out there on the YOUDIA that details any that you might see. Post any questions on these or anything else in the comment section.
2 comments:
Hey Wolak,
Can you elaborate upon the following topics? Thanks!
-Influence of new media on public opinion
-New Media Ownership Concentration
-Rule and Procedure of House and Senate
-Supreme Court Justices Background
Answers will be posted on post above, but here is this (also on the post above):
New Media (or as I say, YOUDIA) has an influence on public opinion, because more and more people, especially young people get their view shared though social media.
"Television is still the dominant news source, but new media's reach is growing. What is known is that: New media has had a significant impact on elections and what began in the 2008 presidential campaign established new standards for how campaigns would be run. Since then, campaigns also have their outreach methods by developing targeted messages for specific audiences that can be reached via different social media platforms. Both parties have specific digital media strategies designed for voter outreach. Additionally, their websites are socially connected, engaging voters before, during, and after elections. Email and text messages are also regularly sent to supporters encouraging them to donate and get involved."
Barack and Michelle Obama hug following the 2012 re-election was the most tweeted picture ever, bringing in much money, until Ellen's Oscar selfie....
While New Media is called the YOUDIA, multi-media ownership is similar to the old media cross conglomeration. Mark Zuckerberg owns Facebook as well as Instagram, etc. like ABC owns ESPN, Disney and other media outlets.
House Rules committee very important -- House has closed rule, meaning amendments are made in closed session committee mark-up sessions. All revenue bills start in the House. House Ways & Means Committee most powerful standing committee.
Senate, with open rule, can add amendments on the floor, and block legislation by filibuster until cloture (3/5 majority vote is reached).
No formal requirements for SC justice (nominated by Prez. confirmed by Senate) but here is an interesting article about the Supremes educational background:
http://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1988877,00.html
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