BR 3-19-14

I think it's kind of bizarre that a plane with 250 people on it just disappears, and that it was forced to go off route. I don't really know what to make of it, but I do think it's pretty weird. I also think there should be some way of locating the plane, especially with todays technology.

BR 3-18-14

1. Russia is trying to take Crimea away from Ukraine
2. I think our government should only get involved if necessary.

BR 3-11-14

I believe they should.....

Candidate Ad assignment

2008- Obama v. McCain "Education"
1. McCain is targeting Obama on education
2. negative
3. It does deliver its message
4. It would still portray the same idea today
5. I wouldn't have voted for Obama

1998- Clinton v. Dole "Fool"
1. targeting Clinton
2. negative
3. yes
4. it would still be liked
5. i don't know..

1984- Reagan v. Mondale
1.

BR 1-10-14

I think the most important thing in the budget is anything that has to do with benefiting the citizens of the United States.

Notes 3-6-14

1. Vote is determined by electoral colleges
2. Election tie of 1800 > both Jefferson & Burr got 73 votes
3. 12th amendment separates president & VP elections

Continued 3-7-14
1. national convention - called every 4 years to officially nominate presidential candidates
2. primaries are devices each party uses to select its nomination for president.
3. delegate selection process began as a "winner takes all", now moved to proportional representation.
4. Caucuses are closed meetings of political parties that gather to select delegates to the national convention.
5. convention schedule:

• Day 2: adopt platform, keynote address
• Day 3: select or affirm choice for vice presidential candidate
• Day 4: select & affirm presidential candidate, done by delegates voting, candidate delivers acceptance speech

6. nominee characteristics: current president, long run of political experience, protestants from large states, good speakers, stable family life, healthy appearance.

BR 3-5-14

President, Vice President, .....