U.S. ELECTIONS | Guide to the 2008 Election
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John McCain or Barack Obama?
The parties have their official nominees and the U.S. general election is under way. Who do you want to be the next president of the United States? Join the discussion on America.gov’s blog.
Ask America
The New Media Landscape
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT)
Professor David Perlmutter discusses the ways in which alternative media like blogs influence politics.
Asia-Pacific Policy Debate
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT)
Campaign surrogates discuss the ways in which John McCain or Barack Obama would shape U.S. policies towards Asia.
The Electoral College: Your Questions
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT)
Want to know more about the system by which each state appoints electors who choose the U.S. president after the popular vote has been cast? America.gov’s experts answer your questions.
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Road to the White House
As Election Day nears, the U.S. presidential race remains extremely close, particularly in battleground states.
Blogs at America.gov
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Campaign Trail Talk
Campaign Trail Talk is your best source on the 2008 presidential election.
