Post 6 - Presidential Campaign Choices for 2012

Now that the midterms are over, people are starting to seriously consider the question, "Who should the Republicans put forward to challenge Barack Obama in 2012?"

Here is a link to the Washington Post's discussion:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/21/AR2010112103779.html?hpid=topnews

Do your own research and consider who the WP puts forward but don't forget also about Huckabee, Palin, Pawlenty, and Romney.

Then answer the following questions for your post:
1. What should the Republicans do (and what should someone wanting to run for president do) to gear up for the 2012 presidential election?
2. Who should the Republicans put forward and why?
3. Which Republican candidate do you think Obama would have the easiest time beating and why?

Due on Friday, December 3rd. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

Response to Post #5

If you answered option one respond to someone who did the other topic. And vice versa. If you answered option two respond to someone who did option one.

Please use evidence in your response. Be clear about what points you are responding to in the other person's post.

Your post is due by Friday, 11/19.

Term 2 - Post 5 - Midterm Election Results

The midterms are over and now the debate has begun...what do these results mean? Answer ONE of the following set of questions:

Option One:

• What do the Democrats think these election results mean?
• What do the Republicans think these election results mean?
• What do you think these election results mean? Do you agree or disagree with the major parties "spinning" of this election? However you don't need to just focus on the parties. You can also address what these results mean for the Tea Party.
  

Option Two:

• What will this election mean for the second half of Obama's term?
• What advice do you have for the Republicans and Democrats for the next two years for dealing with our new divided government? (Specifically consider what issues should they deal with and how? Are there issues they should avoid? And what role do you think the major parties should do with the newly elected members of the Tea Party?)
  

Post due by Friday, 11/12.