One cannot help but know the current politics in the US. It often dominants the Media. So one cannot help but have an opinion on it. Having done a large amount of research, the political arena of the US is complex. It has a long history, much of which is positive. Unfortunately there is not [...]
Is the US Ready for a Female President?
February 23, 2011 By
According to a poll released by CNN in 2006, 60% of 1207 people questioned in the US said that they thought the US was ready for a female president. Clearly, as discussed, women are gaining ground in the political arena. Furthermore, in 2007 Andrew Kohut, President of the Pew Research Center for the People and [...]
Do Women Make Effective Politicians?
February 19, 2011 By
So then, the role of President requires you to be calm, assertive and exercise self-restraint. It requires one exercise a lot of control over many. Could women hack it? Let’s look at female Politicians in the US and see just how effective they have been. Recent figures show what presence women have in US politics. [...]
What Qualities Should a President Have?
February 11, 2011 By
Time Magazine published an article in June 1963. In the article General Eisenhower explained what he thought the six qualities a presidential candidate should have. These are set out below: 1. Self-restraint 2. Understanding 3. Inner calmness 4. Strength of Decision 5. Experience 6. Strength of Character There is no doubt that the role of [...]
Women in US Politics
February 7, 2011 By
To date, there has not been a female president. There have been numerous nominees. Below are all the nominees for the Presidency: Year Name Party How many votes they received at election 1872 Victoria Woodhull (Equal Rights Party) Not counted 1884 Belva Ann Lockwood National Equal Rights Party 4,149 1888 Belva Ann Lockwood National Equal [...]
Women In The United States and Politics
January 10, 2011 By
As of the present day there are very few women who have had any influencial input into politics in America. This is quite suprising due to the political power the US has over the world and also compared to the UK where there has been a female prime minister. There is currently an organisation called [...]