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Abstract
This thesis presents a critical discourse analysis of U.S. 2000 presidential debates. It applies Fowler<U+2019>s approach (1991); lexical structure, linguistic structure and interpersonal elements to the discourse of Governor George W. Bush and VicePresident Albert Gore. They try to show their power of persuasion through certain discourse strategies. Through analyzing both candidates<U+2019> discourse, I find out that Bush<U+2019>s advantage on the presidential level appears to be based on his personal appeal. He focuses on some linguistic tools and he focuses on some issues more than others. The thesis also discusses relations of power, solidarity and ideology.