Not for public distribution Democrats VS Republicans U.S. Elections November 6

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Primaries & Caucuses 1st : New Hampshire, January1st : New Hampshire, January January to JuneJanuary to June 38 states, Wash. DC :38 states, Wash. DC : similar to a normal election similar to a normal election 1st : Iowa, January1st : Iowa, January January to JuneJanuary to June Citizens gather to decideCitizens gather to decide on candidates on candidates

Not for public distribution Primary Day in NH, 2008

Pawlenty Republicans Not for public distribution Primary Candidates Obama Caine Santorum Gingrich Bachmann Perry Huntsman Romney Democrats Paul

Not for public distribution National Conventions

Not for public distribution Conventions are lively and fun Platforms are finalized VP selection is announced Dem Convention 2008

Not for public distribution Campaign funding Super PACs Restore our Future Priorities USA Action Winning Our Future Red, White and Blue Fund Citizens United decision

Not for public distribution The Electoral College 270 out of 538 to win

Not for public distribution 00 The crucial swing states The electorates in motion

Not for public distribution 538 electoral votes Different Scenarios The odds today?

Not for public distribution Changing electorate

Not for public distribution Hispanic and Asian Americans

Not for public distribution Demographics of eligible voters 2008 Election 2012 election 2008 Election 2012 election

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Not for public distribution Many election factors

Not for public distribution Where does Romney stand on the challenges of our time? How has Obama followed through on his campaign commitments? Differences? Impact on US Foreign Policy

Not for public distribution Romney’s Foreign Policy Maintain the strongest military in the world I will bolster our alliances I will promote open markets, representative government, and respect for human rights.

Not for public distribution Obama’s Foreign Policy He signed and passed the START Treaty with Russia He has strengthened the US’s commitment to the Transatlantic Partnership and its role in addressing global challenges

Not for public distribution Incumbent vs. Non-incumbents on foreign policy The president has the weight ofThe president has the weight of the office on him; actually must make decisions And is held more accountable for statements on foreign affairs Most non-incumbents are limited in foreign affairs experienceMost non-incumbents are limited in foreign affairs experience The non-incumbent can make more promisesThe non-incumbent can make more promises

Not for public distribution Swearing in Ceremony President George Washington April 30, 1789 President Barack Obama January 20, 2009 Next swearing in ceremony is January 21, 2013