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A Democrat-MAGA marriage
North Carolina residents Ed Danka, a lifelong Democrat, and his wife, Tracey, who supports Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, disagree about the results of the 2020 election and the events at the U.S. Capitol on...
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Why inflation could be having a huge impact on the U.S. election
It wasn't the trend line Bruce Heyman was expecting, but the former U.S. ambassador to Canada says no one should underestimate the impact of the high cost of living on Americans.
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Kamala Harris won't address supporters on election night
Kamala Harris won't address the election night crowd of supporters gathered at her alma mater, Howard University. Her campaign co-chair, Cedric Richmond, said Harris and her team are waiting for all votes to be counted and that she would...
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Want to understand the U.S. electoral college? It’s just like tennis | About That
The U.S. presidential election in November is the only election in the country that doesn't use the popular vote to determine a winner; instead it uses the slightly confusing — and often controversial — electoral college. Andrew Chang...
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Campaign strategist told the fight for the White House could take days
Patti Solis Doyle says Democrat strategists are being told by the Harris campaign to get a good night's rest as they expect the very close race in the U.S. election to not be settled any time soon.
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200+ Ex-Republicans Endorse Harris
Over 200 former republican staffers have endorsed democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
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William Jennings Bryan
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan shaped early 20th-century U.S. politics with his advocacy for the common man and progressive policies.
MarketWatch
The stock market could predict who's going to win the election
Based on an analysis over several decades, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have been reliable predictors of presidential election outcomes. Here's what they're saying for the 2024 run for president.
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The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
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Immoderation: Huey Long
Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression
As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.
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Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
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The Merits of Dissent
Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes the vital role public dissent plays in a democracy, forcing us to continually reassess how well we are promoting our values, or even if those values are the...
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An Epistemic Democrat
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) looks back to Aristotle's view of human flourishing to appreciate the benefits of democracy.
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The Presidential Veto
One of the most powerful tools the President of the United States has is the veto - but what is it and how has it evolved over time?
John D Ruddy
The Electoral College - John Talks
Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!
John D Ruddy
Civil Rights in America Part 1 - Manny Man Does History
Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.
Hip Hughes History
The 1972 Election Explained
Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.
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Political Realignment for Dummies
This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.
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The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
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The Emolument Clause Explained
Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...
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The Election of 1888 Explained
This is it! The Election playlist is done! • Presidential Elec...
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The Election of 1876 Explained
If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...
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The Election 0f 1904 Explained
A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! • Presidential Elec...