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U.S. ElectionsU.S. ElectionsNovember 6November 6
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Parties begin and changeParties begin and change
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Republicans and Democrats Republicans and Democrats
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Other PartiesOther Parties
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IndependentsIndependents
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Primaries & CaucusesPrimaries & Caucuses
•1st : New Hampshire, January1st : New Hampshire, January•January to JuneJanuary to June•38 states, Wash. DC : 38 states, Wash. DC : similar to a normal electionsimilar to a normal election
•1st : Iowa, January1st : Iowa, January•January to JuneJanuary to June•Citizens gather to decide Citizens gather to decide on candidateson candidates
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Primary Day in NH, 2008Primary Day in NH, 2008
PawlentyPawlentyRepublicansRepublicans
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Primary Candidates Primary Candidates
ObamaObama
CaineCaine SantorumSantorum
GingrichGingrich
BachmannBachmann
PerryPerry
HuntsmanHuntsman
RomneyRomney
DemocratsDemocrats
PaulPaul
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National Conventions National Conventions
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• Conventions are lively and fun
• Platforms are finalized
• VP selection is announced
Dem Convention 2008Dem Convention 2008
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Campaign fundingCampaign funding
Super PACs•Restore our Future•Priorities USA Action•Winning Our Future•Red, White and Blue Fund
Citizens United decision
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The Electoral CollegeThe Electoral College
270 out of 538 to win270 out of 538 to win
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The crucial swing statesThe crucial swing states
The electorates in motion
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• 538 electoral votes
• Different Scenarios
The odds today?The odds today?
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Changing electorateChanging electorate
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Hispanic and Asian AmericansHispanic and Asian Americans
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Demographics of eligible voters Demographics of eligible voters
2008 Election 2012 election2008 Election 2012 election
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Young votersYoung voters
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Many election factorsMany election factors
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• Where does Romney stand on the challenges of our time?
• How has Obama followed through on his campaign commitments?
• Differences?
Impact on US Foreign PolicyImpact on US Foreign Policy
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Romney’s Foreign PolicyRomney’s Foreign Policy
Maintain the strongest Maintain the strongest military in the worldmilitary in the world
I will bolster our I will bolster our alliancesalliances
I will promote open markets, representative I will promote open markets, representative government, and respect for human rights.government, and respect for human rights.
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Obama’s Foreign PolicyObama’s Foreign Policy
He signed and passed the START Treaty with RussiaHe signed and passed the START Treaty with RussiaHe has strengthened the US’s commitment to the He has strengthened the US’s commitment to the Transatlantic Partnership and its role in addressing global Transatlantic Partnership and its role in addressing global challengeschallenges
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Incumbent vs. Non-incumbents on Incumbent vs. Non-incumbents on foreign policyforeign policy
•The president has the weight ofThe president has the weight ofthe office on him; actually must make decisionsthe office on him; actually must make decisionsAnd is held more accountable for And is held more accountable for statements on foreign affairsstatements on foreign affairs
•Most non-incumbents are limited in foreign affairs Most non-incumbents are limited in foreign affairs experienceexperience•The non-incumbent can make more promisesThe non-incumbent can make more promises
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Swearing in CeremonySwearing in Ceremony
President George Washington President George Washington April 30, 1789April 30, 1789
President Barack ObamaPresident Barack ObamaJanuary 20, 2009 January 20, 2009
Next swearing in ceremony Next swearing in ceremony is January 21, 2013 is January 21, 2013