The influences of ghostwriting on rhetorical criticism

Ghostwriters are here to stay, but their relationship to political speakers and their messages is largely ignored by rhetorical critics. The ghostwriter is a variable in the political process, and a critic who analyzes and evaluates political messages should not overlook the inputs of ghosts who influence both speakers and messages. Critics willing to do the difficult investigation required to find out about the influences of ghosts may write more interesting and more insightful analyses and evaluations.