Political Science 3300     
The American Presidency       Monday, September 15, 2008

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Choosing the President

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4. The General Election

    a. The Electoral College

    b. Turnout   

    c. The voters' choice

    d. Realignment and Party coalitions: Is 2008 a Realigning Election?

5. The Permanent Campaign and the Public Spectacle

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The Public Presidency    

1. Presidents and public opinion: opportunities and constraints

2. Presidential efforts to shape public opinion