Voter ID Laws: Combating Fraud or Suppressing Voters? »
In September, btw brought you news of a court battle raging in Texas over a “voter ID” law. While these Read more…
Democrats Distance Themselves from Obama »
Lame Duck Tradition
President Obama is not alone in his position of being shunned by his own party. This has happened with the Read more…
2014 Midterm Elections: All About Control »
If there happens to be a 50-50 tie come November, the vice president is tasked by the Constitution to break any ties in Read more…
Facing the Fiscal Cliff »
Now that President Obama has secured a second term, he is busy facing an immense challenge known as “the fiscal cliff.” In short, the president and Congress have less than two months to work together to curb the United States government debt that currently equals $16 trillion. When officials and lawmakers bring up the "fiscal [...]
Classroom Connection: Campaign Volunteering »
Election Central’s Classroom Connection asks two AP Government classes at Worthington Kilbourne High School in Worthington, Read more…
Election Day Results in Republican Gains »
After polls closed around the country on November 2nd, a shift in the balance of power occurred. Some races are still being tallied, Read more…
Classroom Connection: Reviewing the Three Presidential Debates »
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Classroom Connection: Impressions from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions »
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The First Debate »
On October 3, 2012, Republican candidate, Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama engaged in their first of three televised debates. Held at the University of Denver in Colorado, the debate was moderated by Jim Lehrer. The debate was divided into six sections of fifteen minutes each, allowing each candidate a two minute opening statement to [...]
What Happened at the Democratic National Convention? »
The Democratic Party held their national convention September 4-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Held every four years leading up to the general election, Read more…