Meet (Some of) the Trump Cabinet »
On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump appointed three new members of his cabinet, bringing the total to five as of the weekend. Retired General Read more…
The Trump Presidency Transition Plan »
Now that the unexpectedness of the election result has settled, people are beginning to look ahead to January 20–the day president-elect Donald Trump will Read more…
Examining Trump’s Housing Discrimination Case »
During last week’s presidential debate, Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton referenced a 1973 federal lawsuit brought against Republican Party nominee Donald Trump and Read more…
Trump’s Campaign Leadership Shakeup »
The Donald Trump campaign has experienced another significant reorganization. This week, Election Central takes a look at the fundamental structure of a traditional campaign, Read more…
2016 Republican Party Primary Tracker »
Click the book image to learn more about primaries in the networks textbook, United States Government: Our Democracy. The primary is the principle method used by American political parties to choose their candidates. Members of the political party select candidates to represent their party and their political views in a general election against their political [...]
First Days of the GOP Convention »
Republicans are gathering this week in Cleveland for its much-anticipated national convention. As much of the party-specific things begin to wrap up and Read more…
Where Does Trump Align With GOP on Issues? »
Last week, Election Central brought you news of which individual members of the Republican Party leadership have come out in support of Donald Trump and which have not (or have not yet decided). This week, we look at how the billionaire mogul aligns on various issues with the Republican Party in general. Economy(flip to examine)Like [...]
GOP on Trump: To Support or Not Support »
Shortly after the last primary, Donald Trump’s two rivals—Ted Cruz and John Kaisch—officially dropped out of the race. This left Trump as the Read more…
Tracking the 2016 Election Candidates »
Now that the primaries and caucuses have begun, the crowded field of candidates jostling with one another to win their party nominations for the 2016 presidential election is starting to shrink. Use this post to stay up-to-date. March 23, 2015Ted Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz was the first candidate to officially throw his hat [...]
Front-runners Take NY »
Last week, btw brought you news leading up to the New York primary. This week, we offer the results and a follow Read more…