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LBJ was the governor of Texas. Kennedy needed southern votes (electoral votes specifically) in order to carry the election. Southern Democrats are known to have an inherent distrust of a) northerners b) Massachusetts in general c) The Irish in general.
Lyndon Johnson delivered Texas and many other southern states that would have otherwise voted for Richard Nixon.
The granddaddy of all his contribution was cash. Texas--->oil---->$---->influential voters who want their oil businesses, refineries and fields to be on the winning side = votes ---> electoral votes. []
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During the 2002 election year which did not involve a presidential election electing a president how did most people participate?
By Giving Money to Help One Of the Campains , (:
Why was the presidential election important?
bekuz it can help us in the futer
What views did James Polk present in the 1844 presidential election?
Help
A statewide election of delegates to a political party's national convention to help a party determine its presidential nominee is called?
A presidential Primary
Who ran for president in 1958?
There were no presidential elections help in 1958. In 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower ran against Adlai E. Stevenson. The winner was Dwight D. Eisenhower.
How did McCarthy help Republican in the 1952 presidential election?
It made Democrats seem soft on Communism.
Which three US Presidents in the last 50 years won without California?
# George W. Bush defeated Al Gore in the 2000 Election and won the Presidential office with no help from California. # Jimmy Carter unseated Gerald Ford in the 1976 election without help from California. # John Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon in the 1960 election but failed to win in Nixon's home state.
What is a reason for choosing a particular person as the vice presidential?
it id hoped that he or she will help win te election
What is a reason for choosing a particular person as the vice-presidential candidate?
it id hoped that he or she will help win te election
Are the personal qualities of presidential candidates important in an election?
Yes, the personal qualities of presidential candidates are important in an election. Voters often consider qualities such as honesty, integrity, leadership skills, and ability to make sound decisions when choosing a candidate. These qualities can influence voters' trust, confidence, and perception of the candidate's ability to fulfill their responsibilities as president.
How did this split help president Lincoln get elected?
During the 1860 US presidential race, the Democrats were divided. Although Lincoln lost the popular vote, he had enough votes in the Electoral College to win easily. Had the Democrats been united, there was an excellent chance that Lincoln would not have won the 1860 presidential election.
Which is an example of public funding in the election process?
a federal grant to help a presidential candidate 14. Which statement best explains the role of caucuses in the election process?Caucuses vote to elect the president of the United States.Caucuses organize recall elections when necessary.Caucuses select electors for the Electoral College.Caucuses support political candidates that further a group's goals.15. Which tool is most used by political parties and candidates when deciding which issues to focus on during an election?voter registrationpublic fundingadvertisingvoter polls
