Who is in the battle for winning the electoral votes in 2012?
/ who are the presidential candidates?
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
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In its early days - mid 19th century - what did political advertising consist of? (you must mention 3 things)
It consisted of buttons, banners and posters
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What is the biggest issue in the American election 2012?
The economy
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Where do the candidates stand on the issue of gay marriages?
Obama: Pro - supports the legalization of gay marriage, Romney: Against - only between man and woman
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What is a Battleground state?
A state where the results are not given - neither red nor blue - the results can go either way
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How many votes does a candidate need to winn?
The winner needs 270 votes
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In what year did Herbert Hoover and Al Smith use the radio in their national campaigns?
In 1928
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What are the 10 (or so) states called that could vote either way? You must mention at least 2 of the 3 names.
Battleground states, swing states, purple states
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What does Romney say about "Obamacare" if he is elected President?
Romney would withdraw/ repeal "Obamacare" (and take a completely different approach)
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What is a "Lame Duck"?
An elected official who sees his/her power wane for example after being defeated for re-election or after deciding not to run again. (if Obama is NOT re-elected he will be a Lame Duck untill Romey takes over)
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What year was the system with the Electoral College founded?
In 1787
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In what year was Dwight D. Eisenhower convinced that TV offered the quickest, most effective way to get his message across to voters?
In 1952 TV was introduced in the campaigns
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The electorate is changing - In 2010 the Hispanic community passed a certain number of people - how many?
50 million people/ Latinoes
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This summer Obama introduced a new programme for young illegal immigrants. What does this programme offer the young illegal immigrants? (mention 2 important things)
Obama STOPPED DEPORTATIONS of illegal immigrants brought to the US as kids and will let them get TEMPORARY WORK PERMITS.
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What is "Mudslinging"?
Very negative - and often very nasty and personal - campaigning
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If one candidate wins the popular vote and the other wins the electoral vote who will become the President?
The electoral vote determines who will be President
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"going negative" - who is the first presidential candidate to use TV's first negative political ad?
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Why is there an international interest in who occupies the White House?
Because the actions of the US have a global impact
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What does Obama say about taxes?
Obama favours raising taxes on the wealthy
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What are "Super PACs"?
Private groups that are allowed to put money ($) into a common fund to support a political candidate
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What if no candidate gets the majority of the Electoral college votes?
The House elects the President, with eacth state getting one vote
500
Since the 2008 election ad spending has increased by 40% - so ad spending for the 2012 election season has amounted to how many $ ?
10 billion $
500
Very few bills were passed in 2011 by the US Congress - therefore it was called ......?
It was called the "do-nothing Congress"
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Where does Obama stand on the issue "Afghanistan"? (What has he promised to do?)
Obama promises to start bringing home U.S. troops this year and to have all troops out of Afghanistan in 2014.
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99 (and 1) percent - the "1 percent" is an expression for whom?
1 % - the wealthy and powerful people - especially Wall Street bankers. (the 99% is supposed to be everyone else) (terms from the Occupy Wall Street protests)