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Nominating the President

This article explores the steps involved in nominating a president, including primaries, caucuses, and national conventions. It also discusses the characteristics of presidential candidates and their campaign strategies.

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Nominating the President

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  1. Nominating the President

  2. How did they get there? • People announced their intention to run and http://www.youtube.com/embed/PHVPMZLqtJk?autoplay=1&wmode=opaque campaigned in the 50 States • The States narrowed their choice to one candidate for each party in either a primary or caucus

  3. What’s the difference? • Primary: Voters go to the polls to vote on which candidate of each party they like. • Closed Primary: You must declare a party and then vote only for that party. • Open Primary: You do not have to declare a party you can vote for either party. • Caucus: Party members in the state meet and agree one which candidate they like.

  4. First Democratic primaries and caucuses. January - Iowa (Caucus)January - Nevada January - New HampshireJanuary 29, 2008 - South Carolina February - Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah February - Maine February - District of Columbia, Tennessee, Virginia February - Wisconsin February - Hawaii, Idaho

  5. First Republican primaries and caucuses: January - Iowa (Caucus)January - New Hampshire February - South Carolina February - Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, West VirginiaFebruary - Florida, Michigan February - Tennessee February - Louisiana February - Minnesota, Wisconsin February - Virginia March - Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont

  6. The Conventions

  7. What is the purpose of the National Conventions? • Delegates meet and chose one candidate for president and vice president • They prepare their platform or statement of their basic principles • Bring various party factions and leading personalities together for a common purpose

  8. 2016 Convention Sites • Republican Convention: • Cleveland, Ohio • July 18 - 21 • Democratic Convention: • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • July 25-28 2016

  9. What do they do at the convention? Elizabeth Warren • First two days or First and Second Session: • Organize • Keynote Address – one of the best party speakers delivers this address, during the first session, which praises the party, criticizes their opponents, ask for party harmony, and talk about victory in November • you Tube obama keynote - Bing Videos • The Platform (statement of beliefs) is adopted • Tries to appeal to as many people of that party as possible • It is debated until a consensus is reached

  10. Third Day of the Convention • Members nominate candidates for the presidential nomination and others second the names • The vote begins by calling the names of the States in alphabetical order • The chairman of each State delegation answers with their vote • Usually takes one round of votes to choose the candidate

  11. Fourth Day of the Convention • Presidential nominee nominates the vice president – handpicked by the Presidential candidate • The procedure is the same as for the president • Usually used to balance the ticket – bring in support from areas the presidential candidate might not carry • After the candidates are chosen they give speeches to get the convention delegates excited

  12. What happens then? • They are the official candidates for their party. • They will campaign and try to convince people to vote for them. • On the first Tuesday, after the first Monday, in November of even numbered years the public will vote. • The popular vote will be translated into Electoral votes and those will be cast in December • Each State has as many electoral votes as they have Senators and Representatives. .

  13. What are some characteristics of the Presidential candidates? • Incumbents are usually chosen by their parties • Parties want to chose someone with the most popular appeal to the most people • Usually: • They have held elective office before – most often that has been governor • Senators have also many times been selected • Protestants • They come from large States • Seem to have a pleasant, healthy appearance, be happily married, and have an attractive family • Well developed speaker and good television appearance

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