>  In other
> words, these films/directors/producers are capitalizing on this perception
> of the current president because of a larger public perception of what it
> means to be "presidential."
 
> Obviously, the idea is in it's formative
> stages, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any sources on cultural
> perceptions of the presidency
 
> Any suggestions, or any comments on the idea,
> particularly if it's either blatantly obvious or old ground?
>
 
For both an obvious and older source which I suspect will serve very well, try
 The
Federalist Papers.  I can provide some suggested numbers, but any indexed
 edition
should be adequate to start.
 
    Joe Lamantia
 
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