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Campaigning and Fundraising
Thie step is when the candidates fundraise money so that they can campaign all over the country. -
Caucuses
When members of a political party select delegates to a convention and select candidates for office. -
Primaries
There are 6 primaries. Open- when voters can take part in other parties contests even if they are for the other one. Closed-When only the voters that are with that party can vote for that party. Semi Closed-When only people with party and independent voters can vote for candidate. Semi Open-People have to choose between parties and vote for that party. Blanket-when all names for candidates are on sheet. Runoff-second primary for leading candidates in first primary. -
Political Party Conventions
Delegates go to the conventions and vote for candidate. Candidate with most votes wins nomination. Vice president chosen by president. -
Election Day
You vote for president. You have to register to vote by October 15, 2008. You can vote for anyone you want to regardless of party affiliation. -
Vote of Electoral College
Electors get together and cast their vote for President and Vice President. Congress meets to count electoral votes after election.
