US election 2020 : All you need to know about the presidential race Image copyright Getty Images The race for the White House has begun in earnest, and the outcome of the 2020 US general election will have an impact around the world. So what stage are we at now and how do you win the presidency? This will be a presidential campaign like no other. Just as the Democratic contest was winding down, and former Vice-President Joe Biden was strengthening his grip on his party's nomination, the US election was derailed by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Mr Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, have effectively moved their campaigns indoors, skipping the rallies and rope lines that are typically front and centre in an election season. In the coming months we'll find out who has won over enough voters - in the midst of a pandemic - to clinch the presidency in November. From caucuses to conventions, here's what you need to know about the presidential election. What are the main parties? What about caucuses?
How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? Accessibility links Follow Us Languages How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? PreviousNext Breaking News How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? January 23, 2016 Embed How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available Direct link Every four years, the citizens of the U.S. elect a president. See TV Programs See Radio Programs Back to top 2020 United States presidential election In a competitive primary that featured the most candidates for any political party in the modern era of American politics, Biden secured the Democratic presidential nomination. Biden's running mate, Harris, became the first African-American, first Asian-American, and third female[d] vice presidential nominee on a major party ticket. Trump secured re-nomination, getting a total of 2,549 delegates, one of the most in presidential primary history, in the Republican primaries.[12] Jo Jorgensen secured the Libertarian presidential nomination with Spike Cohen as her running mate, and Howie Hawkins secured the Green presidential nomination with Angela Nicole Walker as his running mate. Biden achieved victory in the Electoral College, winning 306 electoral votes, while Trump received 232. Trump was the first president to lose re-election since George H. W. Background Nominations Democratic Party The Democratic Party chose its nominee in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. Green Party
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United States presidential election Type of election in the United States The election of the president and the vice president of the United States is an indirect election in which citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in one of the fifty U.S. states or in Washington, D.C., cast ballots not directly for those offices, but instead for members of the Electoral College.[note 1] These electors then in turn cast direct votes, known as electoral votes, for president, and for vice president. The nomination process, consisting of the primary elections and caucuses and the nominating conventions, was not specified in the Constitution, but was developed over time by the states and political parties. A 2016 general election ballot, listing the presidential and vice presidential candidates History[edit] Article Two of the Constitution originally established the method of presidential elections, including the Electoral College. Comparison of the popular vote totals since 1900. Republican Democrat Procedure[edit] The U.S.
US Presidential Election, 7-B1 | WebEnglish.se This theme page presents lesson plans and materials to learn about the US presidential election of 2020 in years 6-9 and above (A2-B1) of the Swedish Compulsory School. Related pages: U.S. Government, The USA Now, The Presidential Inauguration 2021 Last edited Jan 6th, 2021 Post Election Day Follow the Race Background Warm-up Vocabulary Lesson Plans Reading Audiobook Listening Viewing Primaries Electoral College Presidential Elections Exit Polls US President Quizz Interactive This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Election GlossaryRoad to the White House 2016
Win the White House Do you want to be the next President of the United States? This refreshed version of Win the White House challenges you to build your campaign and allows you to simulate a presidential election: Building arguments to support timely issues that are relevant to youStrategically raise funds to support your campaignKeeping campaign momentum through targeted media campaigns and personal appearancesPolling local voters to see what issues resonate You’ll also meet our new campaign manager, named Ana, who will guide you through the process. For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary. Are you an educator? Explore all of our free election curriculum and teaching resources at our Election Headquarters.
Trump’s RNC 2020 opening speech got things off to a dark start President Donald Trump opened the 2020 Republican National Convention on a very dark note, delivering a rally-style speech in Charlotte, North Carolina, that began with him teasing the idea of serving more than two terms and ended with him warning that Democrats intend to steal the election. “If you really want to drive them crazy, you say ‘12 more years,’” Trump began, as the audience chanted “12 more years!” back at him. “Because we caught them doing some really bad things in 2016. Let’s see what happens.” Trump returned to the theme of a stolen election at the end. “Be very, very careful,” he concluded. "Be very, very careful ... don't let them take it away from you" -- Trump ends his 2020 RNC rally speech in North Carolina on an ominous note pic.twitter.com/xYoCdtD9Xi— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 24, 2020 Trump vowed Sunday night on Fox News that the RNC would be “very uplifting and positive,” yet the speech he delivered on Monday suggested it will be anything but. “12 more years!”
Who could be Joe Biden's running mate? During the final Democratic primary debate in March, Joe Biden pledged that if he were to win the party's presidential nomination, he would choose a woman as his running mate. A lot has happened since then, not the least of which is Biden securing the required Democratic Convention delegates to become his party's presumptive nominee. Even before that point, however, speculation swirled around a dozen or so contenders to be Biden's running mate. Buzz around the various candidates has risen and fallen as the nation has been buffeted by a viral pandemic, economic disruption and mass protests and racial tension. If the former vice-president follows through with his pledge, it would mark only the third time a major party has selected a woman for the number two spot - four years after Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be a presidential nominee. Biden has said he will announce his choice in early August. Kamala Harris is widely considered the front-runner.
Why I walked away from Democrats to support President Trump (opinion) A Black man who grew up in the Deep South had that amazing honor -- think about that. My parents had very limited education, but they instilled an indelible value system in me that laid the foundation for me to be successful. They emphasized the importance of working hard, treating others with respect, and always having faith in Almighty God. Without their unconditional love and support, I would not be the person I am today. I owe everything to them. I'm sure many watching on Monday night were puzzled about my participation in the Republican National Convention for President Donald J. My fellow Black Americans are expected to fit a certain mold and think a certain way. The purpose of my speech was to serve as a culture shock, helping others break free of the groupthink-shackles placed on us by White liberals. After watching the 2016 presidential campaign efforts, President Trump seemed to me to be one of the only Republican candidates to recognize that. I'm so grateful he did.
US election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency Image copyright Reuters Kanye West has officially launched his campaign for the 2020 US presidential election, with an unorthodox rally in Charleston, South Carolina. West, 43, is running as a candidate for his self-styled "Birthday Party". At the event, the rapper seemed to make policy decisions off-the-cuff and made several rants, including on abortion and on abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Fans have questioned whether his last-minute bid for the White House is actually a promotional stunt. The Charleston rally did little to clarify whether his run is genuine. The event, held at a wedding and conference hall in the city, was said to be open to registered guests only - but West's campaign website had no function for people to register or RSVP. What did Kanye West say at the rally? West appeared with "2020" shaved into the back of his head and wearing a protective security vest, and addressed the gathered crowd without a microphone. Image copyright Getty Images What has the reaction been?
Rhetorical Analysis Of Michelle Obama Speech - 822 Words Michelle Obama uses the language of her speech to help her get her message across. Obama does it by carefully selecting her words and speaking in a chatty tone with many interjections. She also makes effective use of forms of appeal and rhetorical devices. In the speech she does not use many difficult words, though there are some examples where the word choice leans to a more formal style, like “empowerment” (L 116) and “eloquent rebuttal” (L. 52). The formal style points to Obama’s authority and education. At the same time, there are some examples of word choice that are more informal such as “baller” (L. 117) and “folks” (L. 100).
Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris chosen as running mate Image copyright Getty Images Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate - the first black woman and South Asian American in the role. Once a rival for the top job, the California senator of Indian-Jamaican heritage had long been considered the front-runner for the number two slot. The former California attorney general has been urging police reform amid nationwide anti-racism protests. Mr Biden will face President Donald Trump in the election on 3 November. At a White House news conference on Tuesday, Mr Trump, a Republican, described Ms Harris as "my number one draft pick". Ms Harris will debate Mr Trump's running mate, Vice-President Mike Pence, on 7 October in Salt Lake City, Utah. Only two other women have been nominated as vice-presidential candidates for a major party - Sarah Palin by the Republican party in 2008 and Geraldine Ferraro by the Democrats in 1984. What did Biden and Harris say? Image copyright Adam Schultz Who is Kamala Harris?