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Does a presidential candidate need to be born on American soil?
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∙ 15y ago
No.
Although this has never happened, it is theoretically possible for a candidate for POTUS to be born outside the US because the Constitution states that a candidate must be a "natural-born" US citizen. "Natural-born" means either born on US soil or born to US citizens regardless of location.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. However, one or both of their parents must be American (US) if they are born in non-US territory.
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How many total Electoral College votes does a presidential candidate need?
280.
Can a Presidential Candidate choose a spouse as a Vice Presidential running mate?
Yes, but as to wether they would need to fufill the duties of the first lady AND the vice president has yet to be seen if there ever is said situation.
Can a presidential candidate use his own money to fund his campaign?
Yes. It's not considered a "campaign contribution", so it isn't subject to the normal restrictions. If a candidate wants to find his campaign entirely by himself, it's perfectly legal for him to do so.
What have already decided on the candidate who will get their votes at the start of most presidential campaigns?
No, the reason there is a campaign is to convince people to vote for them. If it was all ready decided there wouldn't be a need for a campaign.
At the start of most presidential campaigns what have already decided on the candidate who will get their votes?
No, the reason there is a campaign is to convince people to vote for them. If it was all ready decided there wouldn't be a need for a campaign.
Is there a letter from a presidential candidate asking for money?
Yes, there is a letter from the predential candidates asking for money. They do this because it takes a lot of money for them to put there names on the ballots,to speak in public places, and to do other presidential stuff that they need to do to stay in the race.By: Rachiru
How are vice presidential candidates chosen?
The party tries to choose someone who will complement the presidential candidate and help them win the election. This might be someone who can carry a big state that the candidate is weak in. It might be someone who is popular in an area or with a group of people who do not strongly favor the presidential candidate. It might a person who has solid experience and might be attractive to independent voters. Good debating and campaigning skills are very valuable. There also may be political considerations within the party that need to be considered. If the nomination is hard-fought , it may be wise to offer the losing candidate the number two slot in order to ensure the strong support of his supporters in the upcoming campaign. Lately, the party conventions have often let the presidential candidate name his running mate and personal likes and dislikes have seemingly become a major factor in making the choice on some occasions.
How does an independent vote in presidential election?
To vote, you need to be registered. Based on what the person believes, they can vote for whoever they want (people who are members of a party typically vote for whoever their party's candidate is).
What At the start of most presidential campaigns have already decided on the candidate who will get their votes.?
No, the reason there is a campaign is to convince people to vote for them. If it was all ready decided there wouldn't be a need for a campaign.
What is a reason for choosing on particular person as a vice presidential candidate?
Why the VP candidate matters:The vice-president is "just a heart-beat" away from the Presidency. Nine vice-presidents took over for the President before the end of his term. Voters need to consider the VP candidate when voting for President.The selection of his running mate gives some indication of the candidate's ability to make wise appointments in the future.The vice-presidential candidate can balance the ticket and help the presidential candidate attract votes in areas in which he is weak. For example a liberal candidate from the East might do better with a conservative running mate from the South. A rich presidential candidate may want a self-made person for his running mate. A somewhat aloof or intellectual candidate may want a warm "people person" for a running mate.The vice-presidential candidate may be able the help the President govern better by sharing his experience. For example, a candidate with no experience in Washington might profit from having a Washington insider as running mate.If there are opposing view-points in the party and the nomination was hard fought, it may be well to appease the losing faction by choosing their leader as a running mate, thereby getting stronger campaign support from all parts of the party.
What happens if a presidential candidate does not win the popular vote?
The popular vote has no bearing on the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections themselves. It is used by the states to determine which electors get appointed. State electors are "pledged" to vote for the candidate of the party that chose them. In 48 states plus D.C., the winner of the popular vote in each state will receive all of that state's electoral votes in the real Presidential and Vice Presidential elections when they meet in December. In Maine and Nebraska, the winner of the popular vote in each state receives two of that state's electoral votes, and each additional electoral vote goes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in each of the state's federal congressional districts.
