Election Resources Across the Web »
Organizations use the Internet to publish information and connect with the public. As you read and explore material on the Internet, it is important to ask yourself: Who is publishing this material? Are they attempting to present facts or persuade readers? Are they affiliated with other groups or organizations that attempt to present facts or [...]
Democrats Gear Up For Campaign Season »
As the campaign to re-elect President Obama gets underway, the Democratic Party as well as Obama for America are detailing Read more…
Focus on the Issues »
The 2012 presidential election dealt with many different national issues. Below are some of the most important items discussed by the presidential candidates. Immigration Many immigrants have entered the United States legally, but about 11 million of them have arrived without official permission. Although stricter border controls and the economic downturn have slowed illegal immigration [...]
Rick Santorum Suspends Campaign for Presidency »
In the afternoon hours of April 10, Rick Santorum announced the suspension of his bid for the Republican Party presidential nomination. Only a Read more…
Romney Adds More Wins »
The Republican candidates have been campaigning across the country for months now. But at the end of March they had a slight lull Read more…
Santorum is the Winner in Louisiana »
Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican primary last weekend, capturing almost half of the primary votes cast. The result continues trends from the Read more…
Land of Romney »
One of Illinois’ nicknames is “Land of Lincoln,” which refers to the fact that Abraham Lincoln and his family lived in Springfield, Illinois, Read more…
Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions Explained »
The Republican Party and the Democratic Party officially nominate their candidates for president and vice president at national conventions. The Republican Party convention Read more…
Paying for Election Campaigns »
Do you want to be president someday? To get enough votes to win an election, candidates for national, state, and local public offices Read more…
Meet the Candidate: Mitt Romney »
Candidate Name: Willard Mitt Romney
Political Party: Republican Party
Present Position/Job: Romney was most recently a candidate for president, running for the Republican Read more…