Chapter 13 Quiz! Study!!!
How did we end up with Romney v. Obama in 2012? Put CE in basket.
Primaries and Caucuses “Narrowing the field” 2016 Republicans
2016 Democrats
Terminology Primary – election to show preference towards a candidate Caucus – party meeting to show preference towards a candidate What is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Delegates – party members that attend the convention and select the presidential candidate Winner Take All – win the state, get all the delegates Proportional Representation – delegates won is determined by % of the vote a candidate gets
Primary and Caucus Season Always begins in Iowa and New Hampshire, but rest of schedule is ever changing. State by state, not national campaign. Wins lead to Momentum Momentum = $$$ Winners and Losers Don’t do this Iowa winner Iowa loser What is the difference?
What does it take to win? (not an exact science) 2012 Results $$$ and more $$$ / lots of donors Organized campaign staff Media presence “Debating” skills Surrogate campaigners (big names) Marketers / advertisements Popularity – beauty contest Getting the “wind in your sails”