Election Day

Electoral College Vs. National Popular Vote The recent 2016 presidential election, has caused the population to question the electoral college, more than it ever has before. Those who disagree with the electoral college have propelled the National Popular Vote (NPV), a movement that started in 1969. Although many disagree with the electoral college, the vast majority do not truly understand its purpose, and even less know who or what it is composed of. The lack of knowledge about the electoral…

Unprecedented the 2000 Presidential Election is the riveting story about the battle for the Presidency in Florida and the undermining of democracy in America. From the moment the polls opened, it was painfully clear that something was wrong. While the media seized on the controversy surrounding the poorly designed Butterfly Ballot, much larger civil rights abuses were overlooked. Focusing on events leading up to Election Day and the attempt to count legally cast votes in the days that followed,…

But, what happens when there is not a candidate who holds the same values as the voter? Another reason citizens are not voting is the voter does not identify with the candidates running for office. Most elections held in the United States include at least one Democratic candidate and one Republican candidate. In most instances, voters can identify with at least one of these candidates. Nevertheless, in some cases the voter does not identify with any one of…

As the upcoming Presidential election approaches, many citizens believe their personal vote will elect the next President and Vice President. However, the framers of the U.S. Constitution decided to have a different process instead of using the popular vote. As the form of government was being discussed, America was not as large as it is today. In the United Kingdom, the leader is chosen by the governing body. Two leading thoughts were prevalent during the major discussions while setting up…

with the presidential elections? Where do you usually get the information about the candidates? The media is a huge part of presidential elections. There are many positives and negatives to having the media around the people of the United States. Is it right to be biased on television or any other media outlets that might influence the audience’s voting choice? I definitely think it is wrong. I believe people should not listen to the media during the presidential election because of biased…

During the process of election day, you will vote in the private booth. And also the recounts can be requested, if margin of loss in less than 10%. For this process you will need voter ID laws, election observers from both parties and polling stations 100 feet away from campaigners. People vote by partisan loyalty, stance on issues, and candidate personal characteristics…

Elections are practical and symbolic. Practical elections are who is going to become a political elite. They have a major part of creating governments. Symbolic elections because legitimizing a country’s political system. Electoral systems part of symbolic elections are for voters to get “the most out of their vote”. There is a list of all register voters in countries but some voters are excluded due to them not meeting the requirements in the country, but other countries keep a better record…

It’s me, Charlotte. The 1996 Presidential Election was two days ago. The Democrat nominee Bill Clinton, won his second term. His Vice President candidate is Al Gore. He beat the Republican Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. Kemp is Dole’s Vice President candidate. Although Clinton got 379 electoral votes and Dole got 159 electoral votes, the popular vote looks much closer. Clinton got about forty-seven million votes and Dole got about thirty-nine million votes. I think that it is great that lots of people…

If you were a sports fan in Hartford the day of my birth you had probably traveled to Dell Rapids the night before to see the West Central Boys basketball team. The Trojans, who defeated the Quarriers 76-68, were lead by Tucker Hansen, who had 23 points (“West Central 76, Dell Rapids 68” 4C). Also from around the Sioux Empire the police were searching for the driver of a truck that hit a pedestrian. The driver of truck hit a man from behind on 31st Street North and between Cliff and Van Eps…

Presidential elections have always been a very important, yet controversial time in history. When it comes to elections television has been and still is influential on the candidates as well as voters. The question is whether television has a positive or negative influence on elections. While many people are one sided, my thoughts are that television positively and negatively impacts the presidential election. Elections have become more accessible, but advertises more competition. Therefore,…