Q&A: US mid-term elections 2010 The US has been holding mid-term elections, which decide the balance of power in Congress over the next two years. The Republicans made sweeping gains as they won control of the House of Representatives, but the Democrats retained a slim majority in the Senate. What do the results mean for President Barack Obama? President Obama's name did not appear on any ballot paper, but the elections are widely seen as an appraisal of his performance over the last two years. Going into the mid-terms, his Democratic Party had a majority in both houses.
------------------------------------------------- Contemporary Situation: Barack Obama’s Presidency During the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Democratic Nominee Barack Obama received significant support from prominent Republicans, including former governors, members of congress and other high-ranking officials. On November 4, 2008, Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, capturing 53% of the popular vote, including 9% of Republicans and 20% of self-described Conservatives. Through many trials and tribulations that being a president can bring, Obama was elected president for the second time in the 2012
Prof. Kubik "Debating the Issues" April 7, 2013 Is Obama a Transformational President? What does it take to be considered a transformational president? Is it turning the economy around after a recession or is it changing the way Americans live their daily lives? In the history of the United States of America, there have been 44 presidents, including Barack Obama. Out of those 44, most Americans consider only a couple to be truly transformational.
In the statue of the constituency of Representatives, non-citizens and illegal aliens are granted electoral representation (Martin). In 2008, we are already seeing the effects of Hispanic voters. At the Pew Research Center, a study was conducted that proved 66 percent of Hispanics favor Senator Barack Obama and only 23 percent favor Senator John McCain (Lumetta). The Hispanic population is set to double to 30 percent by 2042 and given that the majority of that population votes Democratic, they will become the deciding factor in future elections that will most likely to favor Democrats. But backtrack four years ago during the 2004 election when President George W. Bush received only 35 more electoral votes than Senator John Kerry, at 286.
Fortunately, they rule Committee powerful; they also control time of debate, admissibility of amendments. Non-germane amendments may not be introduced from floor. They are usually considered first by committees. The Senate serves a 6-year term and also must live in the United States for at least 9 years. The Senate must live in a state representing; they must be 30 years old to run.
The organization also publishes a monthly magazine known as the "Multinational Monitor." In 2001, Ralph Nader started up another non-profit organization known as Democracy Rising. This organization was dedicated to ending the War in Iraq, and bringing the troops back to America. The political opinions that Ralph Nader is so well known for would make him one of the highest rated presidents that America has ever seen. In his 2000 bid for the presidency Ralph Nader campaigned against the corporate powers dominance in the political landscape as well as the need for change in the manner of how presidential races are held.
Marcel Lambert English 15 Section 4 February 1, 2013 The Presidential Nomination Process Both major political parties in the United States select their presidential candidates through a process of primary elections. However, voters do not directly select presidential nominees in these primaries. Instead, they choose delegates from their respective states who will attend a national party convention to nominate a presidential candidate for their party. Democratic Party Nomination Process Convention Delegates includes a total number of delegates divided into two sections, pledged and unpledged. Pledged Delegates, The fifty states and the District of Columbia are awarded a number of delegates equal to fifteen percent of their number of base delegates to be filled by party leaders and elected officials.
Lindsey Byrd Comp 1 MW 1:00-2:40 10-12-2012 Process Essay Presidential Campaign Every four years, there is an immense event that happens in the United States, which is concerned with the future of America and that event is known as the Presidential Election. Voting is a very important means for the American citizen to manage the affairs of the state and supervise the government. Citizens can exert their political rights and express their view through the right to vote. A United States presidential election is the key event in a lengthy process that begins almost as soon as a new president is inaugurated. In order for one to become president of the United States, he or she must gain the votes from the public; however, this
Rick Perry’s Strategy for President After emerging as the Republican nominee for the 2012 Presidential election, Governor Perry has won only half of the battle. He must now take on the charismatic President Obama to become the next President of the United States. In order to do that, Governor Perry must have a cohesive and effective campaign strategy. In this memo, I will outline key points that Governor Perry must follow in order to prevail over President Obama. The topics covered will be: public policy, social and cultural issues, fundraising, a national electoral strategy, and general campaign strategies.
In this essay I want to demonstrate that The President of the United States has a major role in the executive branch of government.In the first part of my essay I will talk about the duties of the President.In the second part I will focus on the limitations which he encounters during his mandate.In the last part I want to demonstrate the Head of State can manage to have a great career and that he is able to influence what happens in his country. The President of the United States is the only nationally elected politician who has the responsability of speaking for its country as a whole and of representing the national interest both in foreign policy and domestic affairs.The President has various political roles which he must execute in order to lead the country properly. One role of the President is that of Head of State.He is busy with the administration of the country and he must stand for the highest values and ideals of the country.As the Chief Executive he decides how the laws of the United States are to be enforced and chooses officials and advisers to help run the Executive Branch.He is also a Chief Diplomat and decides what American diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments and with the help of advisers,he makes the foreign policy of the United States.The President is in charge of the U.S. armed forces like the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as a Commander-in-Chief.He decides where troops shall be stationed, where ships shall be sent,how weapons shall be used and all military generals and admirals take their orders from the President.The fifth role of the President is that of Chief Legislator and due to the Constitution he has the power to influence Congress in its lawmaking although only Congress has the actual power to make laws.As Head of Party he "exercises great influence over the party's national organisation and can play a major