What will be remembered as this year’s “Checker’s Speech” or “Dean scream?” CQ Politics examines some of the memorable moments from 2008, as well as the make-or-break moments of past elections.
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My Fellow Americans,
I would like to put yet another Internet rumor to rest by saying that I am in fact running for President of the United States. This is not a “PR stunt” or a “joke”, and I am not simply “pretending to run to politically rouse my demographic”. Nor am I running under the character name of Captain Spaulding. I, Sid Haig, am running for President. That is a fact.
I have stated in the past that my hopes of winning are slim at best, but the only way we the people can send a message to Washington DC is for me to get at least 1% of the vote, not to be taken as a “joke”. Treating this country as a joke is what got us where we are in the first place, isn’t it? It’s time to stop that.
We can do this, if you all register to vote and then write my name in as your choice for President. It’s very simple. Just write it in. That’s it.
An overwhelming number of you have said that you agree with my position on taxes, health care, immigration and all the rest of the many things that we find wrong with the way the current administration is handling things, and I appreciate that. But to take that fire and snuff it by just laughing it off is counterproductive and will change nothing for any of us Americans.
If any of you really agree and “would vote for me if I was really running”, then now’s your chance to make your voice heard, because this is 100% real.
I hope this clears up any misconceptions about my campaign.
Vote Sid Haig in 08′.
- Sid
In this speech, Sid gets tough with politics. Included are his viewpoints on immigration, earmarks, the economy, marijuana, the war, and global warming and more.
Duration : 0:41:40
Watch an introduction to creating a political campaign in this free political video for potential politicians from our government and public relations expert.
Expert: Jim Goettler
Bio: Jim Goettler has Extensive experience with organizations requiring a wide variety of management and interpersonal skills including special event coordination.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
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Millions of Iraqis head to the polls on March 7 for nationwide parliamentary elections.
This time – unlike in previous years following the 2003 US-led invasion – campaign advertisements have been plastered across Iraqi cities, and local media have been airing elaborate political commercials constantly.
Duration : 0:7:32
It is election season in Iraq, on the 7th of March Iraqis will go to the polls and decide who will make up their next government.
Iraq’s politicians want to be part of the new parliament but they are using a very old method of speaking to voters – the political poster.
As a result, Baghdad’s printers and party activists are working around the clock.
Omar al-Saleh reporting from Baghdad.
Duration : 0:1:46
It is election season in Iraq, on the 7th of March Iraqis will go to the polls and decide who will make up their next government.
Iraq’s politicians want to be part of the new parliament but they are using a very old method of speaking to voters – the political poster.
As a result, Baghdad’s printers and party activists are working around the clock.
Omar al-Saleh reporting from Baghdad.
Duration : 0:1:46
Hello everyone. Im thinking about doing a report about running for office. But this isn’t for homework, this is for me to brainstorm off of! So here’s my question for all of you: What are 10 things you would do in your own political campaign if you were running for office? Whoever helps and gives me 10 thoughtful answers is who Ill choose as best answer! I’d appreciate it very much! Please, dont be rude and only answer if you’ll help. Thank you!! =]
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In January the Supreme Court struck down longstanding restrictions on corporations political campaign spending.
The Citizens United decision allows corporate and union donors to pay for ads that will run within 30 days of a Presidential primary or 60 days of a general election. Previously the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law barred such spending.
How will this controversial ruling impact upcoming political campaigns?
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