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The Nominating Process and Presidential Primaries. “ Elections in the United States ” Ch. 7, Sec. 1. How does a candidate get from this point… . … to this point? . Let’s illustrate why “narrowing the field” is important… . “$1,000 Bill example”. The Nominating Process.
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The Nominating Process and Presidential Primaries “Elections in the United States” Ch. 7, Sec. 1
Let’s illustrate why “narrowing the field” is important… “$1,000 Bill example”
The Nominating Process • …narrows the field of possible candidates for public office. • Why do political parties need to “narrow the field?”
Now, let’s look at the nominating process! (We will use the Presidency as an example)
Self-Announcement • Rick Perry and his big announcement... • Ron Paul announces he is running in 2012... • And one last one, for craps and giggles... • Self-announcement is the first step in the process!
Once the candidate has announced their intentions for the Presidency…
Caucuses vs. Primaries • Primary elections are run by state and local governments… • Are definitely elections… • Cost South Carolina approx. $1.5 million! • Caucuses are private events run by the political parties themselves! • Are definitely NOT elections, more like meetings
Primary Elections • Primary elections are an essential part of this nomination process! • Primary Elections: an election in which party members or voters select candidates for the General Election. • “Indirect Election”…
Different Types of Primaries • Two types of primaries… • Closed primaries… • Voters cannot vote for a candidate in the opposite party. • EX) If you are an identified Democrat, you can only vote for a Democratic candidate. (OHIO/“Semi-Closed”) • Open primaries… • Voters can vote for a candidate in any party. • Only one vote can be cast, of course. No party affiliation need be made or adhered to.
Now, here is where it gets confusing – BUT, we will try and keep it simple!
Each state has a portion of these delegates given to them to give to the Republican candidates… (It is a similar process for Democrats, as well)
As each state holds their primary or caucus, delegates are awarded to the competitors in relation to how they finish…
Other types of primaries • “Blanket” • “Run-off” (Round two) • Non-partisan election
Once the candidate has announced their intentions for the Presidency…
The National Convention • The National Convention is the final step in the nomination process… • Purpose of the convocation is to officially nominate a candidate in an upcoming U.S. presidential election! • Signifies the end of primary season and the start of campaigning for a general election. • In recent years, the nominee has been known well before the convention… • 2000 - Republican National Convention
Sarah Palin, 2008 RNC - Vice Pres. Candidate (it’s a big party, basically)
