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.
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.
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.
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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