by Mike Purdy | May 3, 2016 | Benjamin Harrison, Campaigns, Elections, Franklin Roosevelt, James Garfield, Lyndon B. Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Warren Harding, William Henry Harrison, Woodrow Wilson
Every four years, the American people elect a President. And while we hope that the voters look at the policy positions of the candidates, their temperament and suitability for the office, their experience, and qualifications, the fact is that running for President...
by Mike Purdy | Apr 17, 2016 | Campaigns, Elections, Harry Truman, Resources
Polling is a regular part of modern presidential campaigns. But just how accurate are they? What have been some of the times when polls have not reflected reality, and why have these errors occurred? What is the methodology that is used in developing a scientific...
by Mike Purdy | Apr 12, 2016 | Campaigns, Conventions, Dwight Eisenhower, Elections
He was a populist, who was known to television audiences. He won more primaries and more popular votes than any other candidate. By the time of the national convention, he was in the lead on delegates but didn’t have enough for the nomination on the first...
by Mike Purdy | Apr 4, 2016 | Campaigns, Chester Arthur, Elections, Electoral College, Grover Cleveland, James Buchanan, James Garfield
He was a charismatic personality and speaker. His dedicated followers idolized him. He was a big name. He was known for his sharp wit, his memory for names and faces, and had personal charm. He had mansions in different states. There were whispers and hints about...
by Mike Purdy | Mar 27, 2016 | Campaigns, Conventions, Elections, Franklin Pierce, James Garfield, James Polk, Ulysses Grant
It’s certainly not unheard of in our nation’s history that a presidential front runner has been disappointed and lost the nomination after a contested or brokered convention with multiple convention ballots. Just because a candidate enters a convention...
by Mike Purdy | Mar 20, 2016 | Abraham Lincoln, Campaigns, Elections, Electoral College, John F. Kennedy, Quotes, Speeches, Thomas Jefferson
What do the candidates for president in 2016 believe, both in terms of faith and policy positions? How important has religion been to our presidents, and what do the current candidates believe about religion? Are there any historical precedents surrounding any of...
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