Elections

The presidential election of 2016 and the presidential election of 1800 were two of the most divisive and partisan elections in the history of the United States, and many of the lessons learned from the election of 1800 have carried on through the years and become relevant to this election two hundred and sixteen years later. While the election of 2016 is widely regarded as unusual, the election of 1800 was also unusual in its time for some very similar reasons, and Edward J. Larson’s book, A…

discussions of presidential elections, one controversial issue has been whether or not television and social media have a positive effect on the elections. On the one hand, some voters and candidates argue that what is said about them over the air and on the media has a beneficial influence. On the other hand, some voters and politicians contend television and social networking have no impression at all. I believe that media can influence how someone votes in an election. One way that political…

candidate’s relationship with the media is. In the election of 2000, before social media existed, presidential candidates relied on the narratives…

New Hampshire, Virginia, and Florida being swing states will determine the 2016 election (Lampen, 2016) Unless you live in these states, you will find that your vote means little and in some other states your vote is actually worth less than a citizen in another state(Noble,2016). In the first case where swing states determines the results of the election. Currently there are 270 electoral votes needed to win an election(Lewis, 2016). This is where “Red”and ”Blue” states come in. According to…

Social media is not only influencing the personal lives of millions of people, but the presidential election and politics as well. In 2017, across all social media platforms, there were 2.51 billion users in the world (Statista). It is projected that that number will rise to nearly 3 billion users by 2020 alone (Statista). In America, over 80% of the population uses the internet for many various reasons (Pewinternet social-media-update). Since the number of people in America using the internet…

this election cycle feels differently. Perhaps it is because everyone on social media is talking about it. It could be America’s dissatisfaction with the political system. It could be the fact that the candidates themselves have a very high disapproval rating (Yourish). It may also be that a lot of issues hang in the balance, or because it is the first time a woman is nominated for POTUS by a major party. Whatever the reasons are, everyone seems keenly aware that this is an important election.…

Courts. This system allows justices and judges to stand unopposed for a retention vote in the general election. An approval vote starts a new ten-year term for the incumbent judge or justice. A rejection makes the office vacant for appointment. Judges in the lower levels are still chosen by election. With a few exceptions, most candidates for the trial courts compete in partisan primary elections. The trial courts are made up of the circuit, superior, and probate courts. There are 317 judges…

sharing our feelings and giving insight to our lives, or is it made for much more? The ever so rapid growth of social media is affecting almost every aspect of our lives including presidential elections. There are both the positive and negative effects of technology on presidential elections. Just 10 years ago elections and campaigning were completely different. Social media has brought about a whole new way of campaigning. Millions of young people have some form of social media allowing…

final exam 1. Presidential election results The biggest news story by far this trimester in Current events class was the election. As we all know the election goes on for months every 4 years when it happens, and it is a huge ordeal in America. This year, happened to be another election year, and it was the craziest election ever. The beginning of the cam panes I can say that it has been going on since last November at least. After a crazy and interesting election cycle, on November 8,2016…

Every Vote Counts: Don’t Skip Out of the Election Throughout the campus and community, you hear people complaining about the election. While some love one candidate or another, many express a desire to see none of the candidates win. “Why vote when I don’t like any candidate, besides what difference does a vote make?” many ask. According to the Washington Post’s May 12, 2016 article “Why Don’t More Americans Vote in Presidential Elections?” only 67% of the Americans who registered to vote…