Choosing A Running Mate
What components do you think that a presidential candidate takes into consideration when choosing his or her vice presdident? Why do you think that McCain chose Palin, and why do you think that Obama chose Biden?
Barack Obama/Joe Biden
Party- Democratic Running Mate- Joe Biden
Taxes- Tax cuts for the middle class
Health Care- More affordable plans
Iraq- Wants to withdraw troops
Environment- New energy policy
Gun Control- Regulations on the 2nd amendment
Economy- wants to create more jobs
Education- strengthen public school systems
Abortion/Gay Marriage- doesn't support gay marriage, but believes in equal rights, pro-choice
John McCain/Sarah Palin
Party- Republican Running Mate- Sarah Palin
Taxes- average tax benefits up to $1,200
Health Care- Everyone chooses their own plan
Iraq- Keep troops in Iraq
Environment- The Lexington Project (energy policy)
Gun Control- Believes that law abiding citizens should be allowed to bear arms.
Economy- create lots of jobs
Education- wants to better schools
Abortion/Gay Marriage- doesn't support gay marriage, pro-life
Dukes County Voter Questions
Question 1.) A YES VOTE would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010.
A NO VOTE would make no change in state income tax laws.
Question 2.) A YES VOTE would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties.
A NO VOTE would make no change in state criminal laws concerning possession of marijuana.
Question 3.) A YES VOTE would prohibit dog races on which betting or wagering occurs, effective January 1, 2010.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing dog racing.
Question 4.) The proposed charter would retain the current form of Dukes County government (the county manager form with seven county commissioners), except that the commissioners would be elected for concurrent two-year terms, instead of non-concurrent (staggered) four-year terms, as is currently the case.
Question 5.) THIS QUESTION IS NOT BINDING
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provided to all residents of Massachusetts; and (2) to oppose any laws penalizing the uninsured for failing to obtain health insurance?
6 comments:
I think they chose those people beceause like Mccaine chose palin because he wanted to make history and that they had a chance together i also thing obama chose Biden because he had prior knoledge about being somepart in the office (ac)
i think they chose those people because they were inspired by them and really agree with there opinions in politics
~i.w
I think the candidates take into consideration the age, the opinions, the experience and what the voters will think about their running mate. McCain probably chose Palin because of her young age compared to his older age but I think voters were concerned about her inexperience. Obama probably chose Biden because of his older age and experience compared to Obama's less experience. M.d.
I think that they choose people from experience or someone young. I think this because Obama chose Biden because of his experience and I think that McCain chose Palin too make him look younger. I mean common 72 years old!
From Diego deFreitas 8)
i think that the presidential candidates have to see what their potential vp's believe in and what they stand for
McCaine chose Palin i think because not only was she a woman and that will help with the votes of the women but also because he believed in the same things as her
Obama chose Biden because he has had much experience in working with politics and he saw potential in him being his vp
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