https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8 en-us 2019-05-06 18:10:31 UTC 2023-03-29 11:11:11 UTC hello@padlet.com annalise_goulding https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357327224 -At the head of this organization is a campaign manager, who is responsible for overall strategy and planning. In a campaign office, staff members handle media relations with journalists from television, radio, print, and digital media
-One of the largest expenditures for election campaigns is advertising. Candidates use advertising to inform voters of their position on issues, to portray themselves in an appealing light, and to criticize their opponents
-The most important communication tool for a presidential candidate is television. Watching television is the main way that many citizens find out about a candidate and his or her position on issues
-When a candidate seems to be motivated by specific monetary interests rather than by the good of the country as a whole, people accuse that candidate of corruption.
-Indirect funding includes contributions to issue groups and political organizations that are independent from and not coordinating with a campaign. In the past, money given to these organizations was often funneled to national parties and used to advertise for candidates, hold voter registration drives, or stage get-out-the-vote campaigns]]> 2019-05-06 18:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357327224 annalise_goulding https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357327316 -You cannot vote unless you have registered, or enrolled with your local government first. The processes and requirements to register vary by state
-You must complete a registration form in order to become eligible to vote. In some states, you can complete the form online; in other states, you must sign and mail it to the board of elections. Contact your state board of elections to download or request a copy of your state’s registration form.
-It is important to become informed about the issues and candidates that will be on the ballot. Everyone has different reasons for supporting one candidate over another. For many voters, a candidate’s stance on certain issues or plans to solve problems is a key consideration.
-You may vote on Election Day, like many Americans. If so, you will go to the polling place near your home, typically at a school or library. Your polling place will be in a particular precinct or voting district.
-If you do not live in one of these states, and you will be out of town, in the hospital, observing a religious holiday, or working on Election Day, you may vote early via absentee ballot]]> 2019-05-06 18:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357327316 annalise_goulding https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357329593 2019-05-06 18:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/annalise_goulding/f1j2mlbm0dx8/wish/357329593