Bill O’Reilly Questioning Ben Carson’s Chances

 

Bill O’Reilly Questioning Ben Carson’s Chances
Presidential candidate Ben Carson recently joined in the Bill O’Reilly Factor on FOX News. This televised exclusive focused in on O’Reilly slamming and confronting Carson that “it would take a miracle” for Carson to win the race. Like other news mediums FOX News focuses on a narrower audience such as conservative republicans. Through the interview Carson stood by his statements that “a lot of things can happen”, “it’s possible now that we will turn to the issues”, and if he were to pick someone else there would have to be a big sit down conversation. Carson believes that things can happen very quickly in this race. This is not the first time Carson has been in a difficult situation.
Growing up a Detroit native his mother had always inspired him to never give up. Overcoming poverty and prejudice he would receive a scholarship to Yale, and with determination become a famously known neurosurgeon. In the year 1987 Dr. Carson was able to separate conjoined twins at the head saving two lives. His career would continue to be a success until his retirement in 2013. Dr. Carson received different medals and awards for his many achievements. In 2015 he announced that he would run for the Republican nomination.
Carson’s issues focus in on the broken immigration system, his opposition of abortion, restoring a “stronger America”, and a fresh start with taxes. His main priority is to represent those in his Republican party expressing his views through experiences. Recently throughout the news many people are starting to think Carson should just pull out from the race, however in this interview he is not just giving up. O’Reilly’s first question asks how he sees the final tally, kind of warming up to his overall position. The interviewer is trying to pull out the research he did to show where he stands, and predict what may be next.
The fact that Carson was low in the polls and is not as popular amongst some Americans led O’Reilly to ask the candidate these questions. O’Reilly would then continue to disbelieve Carson’s overall chances in campaigning and would ask the lead question “If you don’t do well is there someone in mind you would get behind.” Carson addressed that his staff did make better financial decisions and cuts to continue on for the better and a more efficient campaign. He believes that even with all of the circumstances he can still have a chance, and if not he will support someone. However even at the end of the interview Carson believes that once we get past the cult of personality they will return to the issues, and he will prevail. Most importantly at the end of this interview one can see that this candidate has not given up.

 

An Analysis of WebMD

Sam Blyman
COM-170
Intro to Journalism
News Site Analysis
Webmd.com (http://www.webmd.com/) has become a very valuable resource which provides information, management, and support for one’s health. The content on this site has grown to also be very credible. The “MD” is an abbreviation for medical doctor. Keeping up to date with the latest news/trends the top of the page tries to relate to most people. Although “5 things to look for in a weight loss program” may not be necessary to the whole audience just under that you can find a variety of “top” and different stories on health. The layout seems to be very clean from top to bottom.
Without overwhelming the reader Web MD provides quite a bit of information without cluttering up the given space. The base color of the site is white which enhances the story art or video clips. Mainly the text is either in a light blue or black color. The first stories text is much bolder than those just below it pulling the audience more towards it first. As you start from the top you’ll notice an area where you can sign up or subscribe to the site in the far right corner. On the left there are two blue hyperlinks where one can either find a doctor or even “check your symptoms”, this provides much interaction.
Next beneath the interactions Web MD provides a toolbar. Beginning with “Health A-Z” an audience can start by finding information on common conditions, a symptom checker, or even resources exploring communities, insurance, and expert perspectives. The next section within the toolbar focuses on drugs and supplements. One can find or review a drug, vitamin, or supplement, and even identify pills or learn more on “my medicine”. The last column provides recent “drug news”. The third section within the toolbar informs you on “living healthy”. From Diet and Fitness to Living Well an assortment of information is categorized neatly. The last two topics in WebMD’s toolbar focus on “Family & Pregnancy” and “News & Experts”. Again both are sorted into three columns that provide links to more information, interaction with others, and Web MD (Answers/News Letters).
To the far right of the toolbar Web MD has placed a convenient search box encase the audience is in a quick search for anything health related. Every search or link you will be sent to Web MD keeps the same bar, as well as an advertisement box. The advertisements within these pages do not take up too much space and are limited to a small quantity. The websites homepage will stay pretty simple and well organized along with staying up to date often. As you scroll each main headline is much bolder than the others in a sense that they stand out from the crowd. Above the headlines are pictures that compliment the stories and can relate to its viewer. Again with the background being white these bolder colors grasp the viewer’s attentions as they continue to explore.
By making their stories bolder the audience can become even less distracted by the smaller advertisements, providing more time for research. Web MD does have sections where even the viewers can reach out or link to external sites. Some links in news stories take you to the author’s biography which is in the website. By sharing this information very deeply readers can feel more trust with the site as its content is very credible. Some links in the articles will take you to continued stories on the topic you are researching within Web MD. Another trick they have added to their site is recommendations to other articles or quizzes after you have viewed one. This will allow you to continue using their site for finding out even more about health. In different areas on the site Web MD provides buttons for viewers to print what they have found, bookmark it for another time, and sharing so everyone can learn from the site. Some places you can share to are on top media apps like twitter, facebook, and pintrest. As a viewer you don’t feel that the site is taking advantage of you or is just a promotional tool, but more like a starting point to learning and exploring more about the health world. After viewing other health news sites and mediums Web MD seems to be very informative with a relaxing taste. Web MD has tackled this beat in a well organized, upbeat fashion.