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SUMMARY:Understanding The Election Of 2008
DESCRIPTION:Understanding The Election Of 2008\nIf the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script\, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency\, the first African-American to the presidency\, or perhaps one of America’s greatest war heroes to the presidency. The nomination battles were thrilling\, the personalities were oversized\, and just when it couldn’t seem to get any more fascinating\, Sen. John McCain chose obscure Alaska  Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate! \nIn this insightful\, nonpartisan multimedia presentation\, you will learn about the backgrounds of each of the campaigns and candidates in the election of 2008. You’ll learn the very different election strategies that each pursued. We will look at the role of technology\, social media\, race\, television\, and the debates as factors in deciding an election like no other. The election of 2008 provides us a fascinating glimpse into the future of campaigning.   \nWe’ll see how social media and voter tracking began to replace conventional television advertising as a means of motivating voters.  This effort led to long lines of voters across the country. We’ll also examine how one party began to utilize restrictive voting laws as a desperate means to try and ensure victory through voter suppression.  \nThe career politician and war hero against a candidate with a painfully thin resume; a vice-presidential candidate with a penchant for gaffes versus one seemingly in way over her head.  This presentation on the election of 2008 is not to be missed. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/understanding-the-election-of-2008-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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SUMMARY:2024 Election Preview
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With a biracial woman\, Vice-President Kamala Harris\, running against elderly former President Trump\, who faces trial in numerous jurisdictions and serious accusations of undermining our democracy\, this election promises to be one of the most consequential in American history. \nIf the Republicans win the Presidency\, many have vowed to pardon former President Trump\, ban abortions\, and appoint a Supreme Court that will support their agenda on guns\, abortion\, and voting restrictions. With control of the Senate and House expected to be closely contested\, this election may drastically alter the contours of American norms. \nThis presentation is live and on Zoom. It is an abbreviated version of the more comprehensive and up-to-date presentation on Zoom on Monday night.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2024-election-preview-4/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:2024 Election Preview
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most unusual and consequential in American history. With Vice President Kamala Harris aiming to become the first woman ever elected to the presidency and former President Donald Trump vying for a return to power\, this election will determine the future of America on critical issues such as the economy\, immigration\, climate change\, the Supreme Court\, reproductive rights\, gun safety laws\, and the very future of American democracy. \nControl of the Senate and House is also on the line\, with both expected to be closely contested. The outcome could potentially reshape the nation’s direction for years to come. \nJoin us for an exciting\, up-to-the-minute\, state-by-state analysis of the paths to victory available to both candidates and parties in this high-stakes election. \nOur good friends at the Northbrook Public Library made this FREE\, live\, in-person presentation possible. It will be an abbreviated version of the more comprehensive and up-to-date presentation happening on Zoom Monday night. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2024-election-preview-2/
LOCATION:Northbrook Public Library\, 1201 Cedar Lane\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:2024 Election Preview
DESCRIPTION:The Presidential election of 2024 promises to be one of American history’s most unusual and consequential elections. With former President Trump on trial in numerous jurisdictions\, facing serious accusations of undermining our democracy and \nIf the Republicans win the Presidency\, many have vowed to pardon former President Trump\, ban abortions\, and appoint a Supreme Court that will support their agenda on guns\, abortion\, and voting restrictions. With control of the Senate and House expected to be closely contested\, this election may drastically alter the contours of American norms. \nThis FREE presentation is live and in person. It is an abbreviated version of the more comprehensive and up-to-date presentation that will be on zoom on Monday night.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/2024-election-preview-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Political History
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