1. U.S. Presidential Elections

2. The election process

18. Primaries - a process

21. Democratic National Convention http://dems2004.org/

22. Speakers http://www.dems2004.org

23. Convention excitement

24. DNC Protesters

25. Republican National Convention

26. RNC Protesters

31. Media: These photos are from the same website – each taken from the candidate’s personal profile. Which do you think this site prefers? Bush-Cheney or Kerry-Edwards? From www.planet.nl/show/

32. All-important “ Photo ops ”

34. And by all means, HOLD PEOPLE’S BABIES!

39. “ Winner-take-all” Exceptions: Maine and Nebraska Where would you focus your energy and campaign the hardest?

40. “Battleground States” Also “swing states” States that are still “undecided” in who is likely to capture their electoral votes. Rather than waste time and money on sealing a larger margin of victory in “guaranteed” states, candidates tend to focus on winning these all-important regions. Source: http://www.time.com/time/election2004/battleground/

42. I am the debate champion But I’m still the likeable, simple all-American guy people identify with

43. Election Day…

45. Ballot from Florida 2000

46. Aftermath of elections 2000

50. Oath of Office Ceremony Pictures from www.secretservice.gov/

51. Inaugural Festivities Parade Arrival at the White House Inaugural Ball