Essays and Research Papers on Campaigns

This 3 page paper provides describes New Mexico's local government makeup and provides background information on Senator John Arthur Smith and Representative Antonio Lujan.

A 7 page research paper that discusses political campaigns and the media. The writer offers a history of the press in American, a discussion of how the media covers politicians and government and how it influences the public. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages this contrast paper examines how the 2008 presidential candidates’ positions on healthcare and taxes fall within the ideological parameters of their respective parties. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper examines how different nations see the U.S. health care dilemma. Different newspapers are the focus of this investigation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In five pages this paper discusses the problems associated with too many American’s inability to secure healthcare and then assesses the plans offered by the 2008 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, with the pros and cons of each also considered. Six sources (four are articles from The New York Times) are listed in the ...

This 4-page paper is a discussion about the proposed health care policies of presidents Bill Clinton and Harry Truman, and why neither passed muster with the public or Congress. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 21 page overview of twelve candidates for U.S. and Georgia offices. This overview includes details on the campaigns and political history of George W. Bush, John Kerry, Ralph Nader, Johnny Isakson, Denise Majette, Phil Gingrey, Rick Crawford, Johnny Grant, Faye Smith, Harry Geisinger and Jan Hackney. Includes information facts gleaned from campaign ...

A 6 page paper which examines PACs (Political Action Committees) which seek to influence the development of government health care policies for the elderly. Specifically considered are the historical development of the health care issue, including social, political and environmental factors influencing its evolution; key people involved in the development of healthcare for the ...

This 3 page paper briefly summarizes some of the main points in the health care reform plans of the two presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at politics in both states. The 2002 elections are the focus of this paper that also looks at machine politics and the history of Tammany Hall. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper reports the history of the Electoral College, when it was established, why, its purpose, legal foundations for it, how it works, how Electors are selected, number of Electors, election quirks with the Electoral College, how Electors vote, elections deferred to Congress, who administers the Elector College and how it ...

6 pages in length. The idea of democracy, as America's forefathers originally intended it to represent, was that of the ultimate evolution of human life. The concept, which was just a seed when it was established in the United States over two hundred years ago, allowed for people to make their own destinies ...

In eleven pages this paper examines the efforts to reform lobbying at the federal level with a review of current law controlling lobbyists, perceived abuses, status of enforcement of federal lobbying laws, and considers changes that are needed in law and/or law enforcement. Fifteen sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper evaluates voter turnout in the 1998 and 2000 elections for four states, each representing a different part of the nation. Voter laws in each venue are discussed, particularly as it respects the homeless. Charts for each state are provided with appropriate statistics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the differing philosophies on gun control held by U.S. presidential candidates Albert Gore Jr. and George W. Bush. Presents Gore as a candidate who has changed his philosophies to one favoring stringent gun control as a means of meeting his political aspirations. Contrasts his philosophies to that of George ...

A 6 page discussion of the political environment of gun control. Maintains that our existing gun control laws are sufficient and that the current move towards additional regulation is an attack on our Second Amendment rights to bear arms. Provides a brief overview of the gun control approaches of Presidential Candidates Al Gore ...

A 7 page paper discussing the ethical questions surrounded by Presidential campaign contribution abuses and the current bills before both the House and Senate for major reform of campaign contribution laws. If the bipartisan legislation passes Congress, Political Action Committees will not be allowed to make any campaign contributions and loopholes will be tightened, ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that the president appoints the justices of the Supreme Court, thereby influencing interpretation of Constitutional law for many years to come. The argument has been raised that it is an important enough issue that the American voters have a right to know what qualities either Vice President Al Gore or Governor George ...

An 8 page paper discussing the dichotomy between campaign promises relating to crime and actual observed results. We expect political candidates to lay out for us the reasons we should vote for them rather than for their opponents, and candidates oblige this expectation by making promises during their campaigns outlining the things they will ...

This is a 7 page paper discussing Spain’s successful and peaceful transition to democracy. Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy was a result of several elements which were in place during the time of Franco’s rule and the strategy and allegiances Spain’s new King Juan Carlos used after Franco to successfully navigate a peaceful move toward democracy. ...

15 pages in length. Republican John Ensign did not lose the Senate race because he was not popular; indeed, the one-time veterinarian and casino director held much of the Nevada constituency in the palm of his hand. His clean-cut, family image, handsome exterior and outward appeal for the betterment of all Nevadans placed ...

A Fall 1996 (pre-election) discussion of why Bob Dole should be elected President of the United States based on his background and genuine concern. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper arguing that the campaign election contributions reform is indeed needed. The Clinton administration attempted to turn the Lincoln bedroom into a Days Inn for the highest bidder in the 1996 campaign, but there have been other presidential sleepovers, too. Several unsuccessful bills have attempted to distinguish between 'hard' and ...

A 10 page paper which discusses primary elections. The types addressed are simple primary and endorsed primaries. Different states are illustrated as well as different components possessed by both styles. In addition, a list of states is included which names the candidates who ran for governor in 1998, with some information pertaining to the amount ...

A 7 page paper on the effects that one year's national elections may have on the following year's state election. The writer describes possible consequences for incumbent NJ governor, Christine Whitman. Bibliography cites 5 sources.