POS 2031 Presidential Elections
An in-depth and hands-on study of the presidential election campaign. An analysis of the campaign nomination process, political conventions, political advertising, presidential debates. The role of the Electoral College and the Supreme Court will also be studied in light of the events of the 2000 Presidential election. The impact of PAC146s (political action committees and so-called issue-ads) will be given a major focus. An analysis of the Campaign Finance Reform and the FEC (Federal Election Commission) will also be a focus of this course.