political campaigns

Describes how election campaigns for the office of president of the United States have changed from the time of George Washington to the Bush vs. Kerry campaign of 2004.

Draws from newspaper articles, political cartoons, election-related documents, and Web sites to provide an indictment of the 2000 presidential election, and support for the author's contention that Al Gore, and not George W. Bush, really won the contest.

Showcases more than 170 campaign posters and prints that endorse and support Barack Obama for the 2008 presidency, and discusses the political context and significance in the history of American presidential campaign art.

Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson followed this campaign from the candidates' first forays into Iowa and New Hampshire to the historic night of Obama's victory celebration.

Examines the campaigns, slogans, issues, and platforms of every United States President from George Washington to George W. Bush along with over one hundred illustrations and detailed timelines.

Stephen Elliott shares his journey through the American election process, discussing how he tried to learn about and understand the process while sorting through the corruption, greed, and hatred surrounding the presidential campaign.

Contains activities, games, information, handouts, and literature tie-ins for teaching students of different ability levels and learning styles about the American political process.

Presents an account of the 2012 presidential election that draws on hundreds of insider interviews to illuminate what the election meant to both parties, covering such topics as the dramatic Republican nomination fight, the rise and fall of Mitt Romney, and Barack Obama's Election Day triumph.