Elections (televised party debates) 5.1 Flashcards
What is the significance of early campaigning in the nomination race?
Early campaigning does not guarantee success
Example: Delaney dropped out three days before the Iowa caucuses.
How is support for a candidate primarily demonstrated during the early stages?
Support is demonstrated principally by opinion polls.
What types of polls may polling organizations conduct?
- State-specific polls
- Regional polls
- Nationwide polls.
Who were the front-running Democratic Party nominees in 2019?
- Joe Biden
- Bernie Sanders
- Elizabeth Warren.
What role do televised intra-party debates play in the invisible primaries?
They highlight differences between candidates and party factions.
What occurred during the seventh presidential debate between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders?
They quarreled over a statement regarding a woman’s ability to win the presidency.
What was a notable outcome of the debates leading up to the final two candidates?
The debates became a media circus with little serious policy debate.
What did Ben Carson comment about the debate format?
He stated that the format is not effective for convincing anyone.
What is a critical component of the invisible primary period?
Fundraising to accumulate a large enough ‘war chest’.
Fill in the blank: Money brings the ability to _______.
[campaign and advertise].
What is the relationship between money and poll ratings?
Increased money leads to improved poll ratings.
