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Discuss “Eagles in flight and trailing green stars”

A presidential candidate’s campaign logo may not reveal their upbringing, education, stances on issues, or what number spouse they’re on, but they do offer a glimpse into their artistic and propagandistic portrayal of themselves. How do they want to be seen on someone’s back bumper or front yard? Is a bold Arial typeface more effective than a proper-looking Times New Roman? How can one distort familiar patriotic symbols in a splattering convulsion of red, white, and blue while integrating them with the carefully selected typeface, which then must work with the logo as a whole, while also reflecting the candidate as a person, while sending subliminal messages to the voter — all while keeping with the American standard of looking good...

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