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Why did Ted Cruz drop out of the presidential race?
Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race because he was unable to secure enough delegates to win the Republican nomination.
What is the RealClearPolitics average for the upcoming election?
As of now, the RealClearPolitics average for the upcoming election shows a close race between the candidates.
What is an open seat race?
An open seat race is a political term for any race in which the previous holder of the position is not running for reelection. This can be caused by a number of things: death, retirement, impeachment, or the seat holder is legally not allowed to hold another term of office. The seat is then referred to as "open" because none of the candidates currently holds the position.
What does short list mean?
It is a saying that means that the list is short and therefore the choices are few. If someone said you are on the short list for something like a job opening it means that you have survived the thinning of the candidates and are one of only a few to still be considered. It is a way of saying that they are close to making a decision and you are still in the race.
Demographic factors such as race ethnicity or region help define political opinion in a process known as political?
Demographic factors help shape political opinion through a process known as political socialization, where individuals adopt political beliefs and values based on their background. Factors like race, ethnicity, and region can influence how individuals view issues and candidates due to differing experiences and perspectives within these groups. These demographic characteristics can also affect political behavior and voting patterns.
What do less successful candidates for a party nomination usually do before the national convention?
Drop out of the race and support the front-runner -Apex
Why did Ted Cruz drop out of the presidential race?
Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race because he was unable to secure enough delegates to win the Republican nomination.
Is Ron Paul out of the race?
Ron Paul is not out of the race. He is still running and campaigning in upcoming states. It is also not impossible for him to to still win the nomination, though he is currently projected to have the least delegates of all the candidates.
What do less successful candidates for a party’s nomination usually do before the national convention?
Drop out of the race and support the front-runner
What happens at their party's convention if none of the candidates have enough delegates to win the nomination?
There will be a brokered national convention. After the delegates vote as pledged, and no one gets the majority of delegates, then the delegates vote again, this time not necessarily as they pledged to, that is, not necessarily as the voters from their states wanted them to. They vote again and again until a decision is reached.
Can delegates be passed from one candidate to another?
Yes, delegates can be passed from one candidate to another, but the specific rules depend on the political party and the context of the election. In some cases, if a candidate withdraws from a race, their delegates may be reallocated to remaining candidates, often during a party convention. Additionally, some party rules allow for "superdelegates" or appointed delegates to support a candidate of their choice, which can also influence delegate distribution.
Why are republicans slowing down their potential candidates entry into the race?
Bc they are not wanting candidates to get what they want.
What is a race between candidates for elective office?
campaign
What race is ee candidates?
EE candidates come from various racial backgrounds, as the field of electrical engineering is diverse and inclusive to individuals from all walks of life. It is not limited to any specific race or ethnicity.
Who gets the points and who gets the win when a driver is substituted for and wins in a Nascar race?
The Nascar driver who started the race, gets the points and the credit for the win. It doesn't matter who finished the race for them.
Can a candidate who has left the race give his delegates to any other candidate he wants?
No, he cannot. He can endorse or give his support to another candidate, which his delegates usually always give their votes to.
What happens to the number of presidential contenders as the primaries continue?
I am not sure what you want to know. Typically there are many candidates in the early primaries and the losers gradually drop out. Sometimes a new man enters the race late. Sometimes as strong candidate hangs back and enters only after "stalking horse" does well in early primaries.
