Ben Carson Is Inspiring But Not For President Analysis

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In his “Ben Carson is inspiring, but Not for President” (2015), Nicholas Kristof argues that Ben Carson is not sturdy enough to be president, but is strong at inspiring other. Kristof support his position by providing a background story of his childhood so that it illustrates where his inspiration comes from, then transitions to the harm and affect he will have if he’s president. Kristof hopes to use Carson statements against him in order to let people know his plan and judgment for the future of America can be negative feedback. The author uses a defensive tone and compares Carson beliefs to national so the audience can relate to Kristof point of view. Nicholas Kristof mentions topic ideas about his position on Carson becoming president.