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Women in Politics - POLS 240 - Roberts

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Section I

A - Background Information on Candidate

B - Background Information on Opponent (see above for resources)

C - Electoral Environment for the Candidate

  1. Political dynamics in the state/district (Democratic or GOP leaning, other political factors)

2. Presidential support or drag (influence of president’s approval rating, policy decisions)

Section II

A - State/District Profile

B - Voting Records (if any)

C - Campaign Finance

D-Candidate Campaign Style

Section III

Political Analysis of the Campaign

Section IV  

Representational role (If your candidate is a current Senate/House member, then your analysis will need to include an analysis of their past actions in this role and future strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Otherwise, you will be projecting these out based on the candidate’s background and experiences)

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