Articles related to "Presidential Elections"
"Betrayal of America"
Betrayal of America by Vincent Bugliosi is a page turner.
• politics
presidential election
A Libertarian Primer
A broad overview of the Libertarian philosophy, and a recap of recent events within the Reform Party.
• libertarian
• reform party
• politics
• censorship
• presidential election
Collecting Campaign Memorabilia
What and how to collect campaign memorabilia during this election year. This is a learning project for students and will be of interest to all collectors.
• election memorabilia
• presidential elections
• election collections
• items from elections
• collecting campaign items
Courting The Hillary Vote
In the past few days Sen. John McCain, has attempted to pull votes away from Sen. Obama into his own campaign for president, but will this strategy be effective?
• john mccain
• hillary clinton
• barack obama
• general presidential election
• evangelical votes
Do Presidential Elections Matter?
Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President.
• voter participation in elections
• american presidents
• u.s. political history
• changes resulting from elections
• presidential leadership
George Gallup's Big Bet
Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year.
• 1936 presidential election
• american pollster
• george gallup
• gallup poll
• opinion poll
George Gallup's Gaffe
During George Gallup's career, he did not miss the mark too often as he predicted future U.S. presidents. But, in the 1948 election, he blew it and was nearly ruined.
• 1948 presidential election
• american pollster
• george gallup
• gallup poll
• opinion poll
High Stakes in 2000
Why Election 2000 has especially high stakes.
• election 2000
• presidential elections
• us
Kristol on the Elections
Part 1 of an interview with William Kristol. We discuss magazine The Weekly Standard and the the 2000 presidential elections
• william kristol
• weekly standard
• 2000 presidential elections
Mike Huckabee Wins Iowa Caucus
US Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee won the Iowa Caucus. Can he take his campaign all the way to the White House?
• mike huckabee wins iowa caucus
• mike huckabee
• evangelicals
• iowa caucus
• 2008 presidential election
Pat Buchanan: Libertarian Friend or Foe?
The article discusses the implications of Pat Buchanan's jump to the Reform Party and how that will ultimately affect the Libertarian Party.
• libertarian
• reform party
• presidential election
• pat buchanan
Pollsters Survive Truman's Victory
Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.
• 1948 presidential election
• american pollster
• elmo roper
• george gallup
• gallup poll
Presidential Election Merchandise
The demand for souvenirs from the 2008 U.S. Presidential election has been the motivation for the start and expansion of many retail businesses.
• campaign 2008 paraphernalia
• campaign 2008 souvenirs
• campaign 2008 memorabilia
• election 2008 paraphernalia
• election 2008 souvenirs
Profile: Barack Obama
A new comer to the U.S. Senate now less than half way through his first term there, Barack Obama hopes to use his political star power to move into the White House.
• democratic party
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
Profile: Bill Richardson
After being Ambassador to the U. N., Secretary of Energy, and being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wants to be President...
• democratic party
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
Profile: Dennis Kucinich
After 11 years representing Ohio in Congress, this former Cleveland mayor has become one of the most controversial Presidential candidates in the 2008 election.
• democratic party
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
Profile: Hillary Clinton
One of the Democratic Party's frontrunners for the presidential nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton currently serves as a U.S. Senator for New York.
• hillary clinton
• democratic party
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
Profile: John Edwards
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards was the Democratic Party's candidate for Vice-President in 2004. He hopes to head the ticket in 2008...
• democratic party
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
Profile: John McCain
A GOP maverick and Vietnam Era prisoner of war, John McCain hopes to become the oldest President in American history.
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
Profile: Mike Huckabee
Once considered a long short for the GOP nomination, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is gaining in the polls and becoming the darling of political conservatives.
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
Profile: Ron Paul
A medical doctor and 28-year veteran of Congress, Ron Paul ran for President before - in 1988, as the Libertarian Party's candidate.
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
Profile: Rudy Giuliani
He was "the Nation's Mayor" during the 2001 terrorist attack on NYC. Queen Elizabeth made him a knight and TIME named him "Man of the Year." He wants to be President...
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
Serbia Presidential Election 2008
With Boris Tadic's re-election in Serbia's 2008 Presidential election, national attention now turns toward Kosovo and the breakaway province's desire for independence.
• serbia presidential election 2008
• boris tadic re-elect narrow margin
• first second round runoff
• hardline nationalist pro russian tomislav nikolic
• republican electoral commission rik
The Kerry Campaign Plane
A look at the historic candidate plane of John Kerry. I believe this is the first time a presidential candidate had a plane painted for his candidacy.
• john kerry
• john edwards
• presidential election
• boeing 757
• hair france
The US Election: Victory by Trial?
The sign at a fish and tackle store near Marathon, Florida says it well: "First the candidates begged for your vote. Now they are suing for it".
• 2000 us election
• controversies in democracies
• united states elections
• presidential elections
• voter rights
US Politics and the Convention Season: Part I. The Democrats
It happens every four years: The two main political parties hold national conventions and receive a week of intense media attention. Each party hopes to use this opportunity to emphasize some aspects while selectively ignoring other aspects of party positions. This week as the Democrats hold their convention in Boston, we look at what voters should know about their Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees against what the Democrats would like voters to know about them.
• 2004 us presidential election
• kerry/edwards ticket
• 2004 democratic party convention
US Politics and the Convention Season: Part II. The Republicans
It happens every four years: The two main political parties hold national conventions and receive a week of intense media attention. Each party hopes to use this opportunity to emphasize some aspects while selectively ignoring other aspects of party positions. This week as Republicans gather for their convention in New York City, we look at what voters should know about their nominee against what the Republican Party would like you to know about their candidate.
• 2004 us presidential election
• war on terror
• george w. bush
• bush and terrorism
US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
• election of 1800
• us election history
• john adams vs. thomas jefferson
• aaron burr
• electoral college system
91. Time To Grow Up!
"We have to be part of something larger than ourselves, because our dreams are often bigger than our lifetimes.”
—Sister Rosalie Bertell
• politics
• economics
• religion
• culture
• society
After the 2008 US Primaries
After months of infighting, the Barack Obama is now the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. But, even as the dust settles, he and Sen. Clinton have work to do.
• 2008 democratic primaries
• 2008 general election
• barack obama
• hillary clinton
• john mccain
Campaign Donations and Colleges
This article expands on a study conducted by the Center for Responsive Politics. The study found that university employees have donated over $7 million to '08 candidates.
• campaign donations by university employees
• 501c3 donations
• presidential elections
• campaign contributions
• presidential primaries
Clinton, Obama Lash Out
Still neck-and-neck, Clinton and Obama get fierce with personal politics. But is this the right attack? Obama should start acting like the president he wants to become.
• us democrat primary elections
• hillary clinton
• barack obama
• clinton campaign tactics
• obama campaign tactics
Networks Promise Non-Stop Election Coverage
This week we look at web sites of major news networks covering the November 7th election; the death of television pioneer Steve Allen; a GROWING PAINS reunion movie and This Week in Television History.
• steve allen
• election coverage
• presidential election
• different strokes
• dana plato
Political Media Hype
It is the responsiblity of the media to decide what is newsworthy. But are we being informed on the issue at hand or are being told what to think?
• politics
• 2008 election
• hillary clinton
• john edwards
• barak obama
Presidential Hopefuls Launch Ads
Commercials have begun to air for the presidential candidates of 2008 clearly aiming to attract new voters, particularly young ones, to particular campaigns
• 2008 presidential campaign
• you tube political power
• richardson humorous job interview
• romney youth mismatch
• gravel stoner image
Presidential Polling Inaccuracies
Accuracy in presidential election polling can provide accurate predictions within limitations. However, significant historical errors haunt the opinion polling industry.
• accuracy in political polls
• election polling
• george gallup
• presidential election of 2004
• public opinion polling
Profile: Fred Thompson
An actor, lobbyist, and former U.S. Senator for the state of Tennessee, Republican Fred Thompson now wants to be President.
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
Profile: Mitt Romney
A successful businessman and former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney is one of the GOP frontrunners. He hopes to become the first Mormon to be elected President.
• presidential election
• abortion
• stem cell
• iraq
• immigration
The Politics of Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce presided over some of the most crucial years in American history - the years which many see as those which may have led America directly toward a Civil Wa
• president franklin pierce
• kansas nebraska act
• ostend manifesto
• american civil war
• handsome frank
The Search for Barack Obama's VP
It looks like Barack Obama will be the Democratic candidate, but who will be his running mate? It's time to pick out the most likely candidates.
• barack obama's vice president
• picking a vp
• presidential election 2008
• obama's vp
• who will be obama's vp
The War Room: How Leaders Are Made
Bill Clinton's victory in the 1992 presidential election is the direct result of his untiring, and often unconventional, campaign team led by James Carville and George Stephanopolous--this is their story
• documentary
• documentary film
• chris hegedus
• d.a. pennebaker
• bill clinton