election

Contains fifteen essays that provide varying perspectives on the debate over whether the United States is ready for a minority president, discussing the likelihood of an African-American, female, Asian American, Mormon, or Jewish candidate being elected; the media's depiction of women candidates; and other topics.

Provides varying perspectives on the presidential election process in the United States, discussing the nomination of candidates, campaign spending, media influence, and the electoral college.

Presents twenty articles tracing the life of George W. Bush, from his childhood in Midland, Texas, to his challenges as president after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Explores the idea that religion is firmly embedded in the fabric of American culture despite the separation of church and state.

Examines how presidential elections have changed over the past 200 years, discussing such topics as primaries, national conventions, television campaigns, and funding.

Explains the process by which U.S. presidents are elected, examining the history of voting and voting rights, and discussing ballots, campaigning, political parties, primaries, slogans, the electoral college, and other topics.

Explores the lives of the candidates who ran for president in 1988 and tries to discover what convinced them they could lead the United States.