The presidential race of 2008 in USA

Thèmes abordés

Republican party - Huckabee, Romney, Paul, Guliani, McCain, Thomson - Democratic party

Résumé du document

In 2008, at the time we were waiting for the last states to vote, no certainty existed concerning the final results of this great political battle in the US.

But it's true ots of sign were tending to show that Obama was benefiting from a good image and represented a whole symbol of hope for lots of American citizens.


Reminder:
Candidates were Huckabee, Romney, Paul, Guliani, McCain, Thomson

1 candidate was finally remaining: Mc Cain
McCain won the nomination after the Texas and Ohio PrimariesDuring the primaries, in response to his critics he proudly called himself a « true conservative »

Extraits

[...] Fichier:Seal Of The President Of The United States Of America.svg Republican party Reminder : Candidates were Huckabee, Romney, Paul, Guliani, McCain, Thomson 1 candidate was finally remaining: Mc Cain GOP%20Logo%20After%202004 < number > McCain won the nomination after the Texas and Ohio Primaries During the primaries, in response to his critics he proudly called himself a « true conservative » http://youtube.com/watch?v=NqLWHvbRFO8 < number > Highlights of his Program : - Extend bush tax cuts - Cut wasteful spending - Remain in Irak - Increase Military Budget - End the lobbies' influence in Washington - Promote free trade and economic liberalism < number > His problem with conservatives Many republican voter do not deem him conservative enough A maverick attitude A record in the senate that make him a herretic to the religious right But he can count on a strong anti-clinton movement if she is to become the democratic nominee < number > Democratic party Clinton / Obama: equally capable to be commander in chief? < number > Obama has already won 29 out of 43 states DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES 2008 Obama won Clinton won March April May June < number > Obama on the Issues Abortion - Supports abortion rights. Immigration - Supported Bush-backed immigration reform legislation (enforcement of existing laws, but legal path for illegal immigrants to become citizens). - Voted to authorize construction of a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border. [...]

[...] The ceremony was a huge event, very emotionnal too as lots of people saw a new hope in Obama Barack Obama, vainqueur de la présidentielle américaine, le 4 novembre à Chicago.Fichier:Official portrait of Barack Obama.jpghttp://www.shinmanga.com/IMG/jpg/barak_obama.jpg Conclusion Obama did a lot, some people still praise him a lot, other criticize him, to all intents and purposes each one of us can make his own opinion on the matter. We just have to keep in mind that the polotical game is tought and unpredictable, and the presidential task is very complex. We can now wonder what the next presidential elections in the US will hold. The American Presidential Vote will take place in The eyes of many peoples all over the world will be on these important step for this powerful leading country. [...]

[...] Iraq - Opposed to the use of military force in Iraq. - Opposed Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq. - Had once called for troop withdrawal to begin by the end of 2006. < number > Same-sex marriage - Supports civil unions. Initially against same sex wedding, but not close to discution. Social Security - Opposes Bush plan (workers diverting Social Security payroll taxes into private retirement accounts). Taxes - Opposed extending 2003 Bush tax cut law. [...]