In the election of 2000, Al Gore was pitted against George W. Bush. This was an interesting election for multiple reasons and it created much controversy in the political world and debate continues to rage over who really won the election. This was only the fourth election in U.S. history where the candidate who won the popular vote, did not win the presidency. The … [Read more...] about Election Edification: The Controversy of 2000
Election Edification: The Revolution of 1800
This election was a rematch from 1796 and when the incumbent, John Adams, was defeated the power hierarchy in the United States would never be the same. This marked the first time in election history that there was a major power shift in terms of the system that governs a nation through peaceful means. This election showed why democracy works and two main aspects stood out as … [Read more...] about Election Edification: The Revolution of 1800