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Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2012
The 57th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 2012, my 31st birthday. Oh crap, I'm getting old. Barack Obama became President as the economy really sucked. It was known the Great Recession, and the Obama...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2008
The 56th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 2008. This was the first election in which I voted in the primaries, and there were a lot of exciting candidates to vote for. But first, let's see how George W....
The Guardian
Looking back at the 2008 US Elections: Alienating American Muslims
Click here for the latest British & Irish Lions Brick by Brickef='http://vid.io/xHF' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Brick Looking back at the 2008 US Elections: Alienating American Muslims The Guardian election road trip's Marc Maron...
Curated Video
Putin's games with the West
Russia's presidential election will see President Vladimir Putin hold onto power. Garry Kasparov, who attempted to run against him in 2008, examines the games Mr Putin is playing with the West
Curated Video
Is this 26-year-old Biden's secret weapon? | On The Ground
North Carolina could flip blue this November, for the first time since Obama won the state in 2008. And who’s tasked with making that happen? A 26-year-old from rural Roxboro County, North Carolina. Anderson Clayton could be the answer...
Crash Course
When Predictions Fail - Crash Course Statistics
Today we’re going to talk about why many predictions fail - specifically we’ll take a look at the 2008 financial crisis, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and earthquake prediction in general. From inaccurate or just too little data...
The Guardian
Looking back at US elections 2008: The second presidential debate
Looking back at US elections 2008: The second presidential debate Gary Younge watches the second presidential debate with local Democrats in Roanoke, Virginia to gauge their thoughts on how Obama fared against McCain
The Guardian
US Elections 2012: can Obama still electrify Democratic voters?
US Elections 2012: can Obama still electrify Democratic voters? In 2008, Barack Obama became the first Democratic presidential candidate in decades to win over the majority of voters in Virginia. Four years later, Gary Younge and...
The Cynical Historian
Woodrow Wilson (pt.1) | Historians Who Changed History
Time to finally tell you why I've Woodrow Wilson as a bit of a rhetorical punching bag. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. This part will cover his life and scholarship before the presidency. It's going to be quite a trip. Part 2a...
Curated Video
US voting machines are failing. Here’s why.
The greatest threat to American voting machines might not be hacking, but old age. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! In our latest collaboration with ProPublica, we take a look at...
The Cynical Historian
Woodrow Wilson (pt.2) | Historians Who Changed History
This is the second part of a 2 part episode. The first covered Woodrow Wilson from his early years to the 1912 election. This episode is covering his presidency. I highly recommend you go see the previous one, because I’m going to refer...
Crash Course
Barack Obama: Crash Course Black American History #50
Barack Obama was the first Black man elected President in the United States in 2008. In this episode, Clint Smith will explore the early life, political career, presidential campaign, and legislative milestones of Barack Obama.
C-SPAN
On This Day: Barack Obama Becomes the First African American to Win a Presidential Election
The election of Barack Obama in 2008 was a watershed moment in African American and American history. Using clips from the acceptance and concession speeches, as well as the words of outgoing president, George H. W. Bush, budding...
Khan Academy
Primaries and Caucuses
What is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Why does the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary get so much attention? Watch as this presenter explains this detailed and varied process of electing candidates that will head to a...
Crash Course
Obamanation
Invite your learners to review the major objectives and policies enacted thus far into the presidency of Barack Obama in the United States. John Green begins by providing an overview of the recession of 2008 and the subprime mortgage...
TED-Ed
Does Racism Affect How You Vote?
What conditions support racism? What specific actions can we, as a society, take to encourage greater racial tolerance? Using polling data and sociological studies in his research, Nate Silver illustrates the effect racism can have in...
Bill of Rights Institute
Citizens United vs. FEC
Viewers investigate the case of Citizens United vs. FEC and how some donations changed the game of advertising during a campaign. They examine just how much money some spend in politics to support a candidate during the election...
Stanford University
Pcl: Campaign 2008
Watch a collection of presidential 2008 campaign ads from Barack Obama and John McCain at this resource. Also links to different campaign ads dating back to 1994.
University of California
University of California Television: Will Young Voters Change America?
A televised panel discussing the increase of young voters in the 2008 presidential election and considering the role young voters may have in politics. [59:25]