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== Homework ==

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List the different factors that affect the outcome of an election, such as the status of the economy (consumer confidence), the extent of media bias in favoring one side, the strength of the candidates with respect to electability, special world or national events that may sway the public more to one side than the other, and so on. Ponder how much "weight" or emphasis to give each consideration (with the totals adding up to 100%, as in 30% to the economy, 35% to media bias, etc.). Then answer these questions:

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1. List what you think are the top six factors affecting the outcome of the election this November 2nd, and give relative "weights" to each according to your opinion.

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2. Identify the total numbers by political party in the House, Senate, and Governorships today. Is the President on the ballot this November? If not, then why not?

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3. Apply your answers to numbers 1 and 2 above to make a prediction of the net change in the strength of the political parties in the House, and separately the net change in the Senate, and again separately the net change in the Governorships (e.g., Republicans +9 seats in House, Democrats +1 seat in the Senate, and Republicans +3 seats in the State Governorships). Explain briefly your predictions.

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Extra credit:

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4. What tactical change by either party between now and the election would cause you to change your prediction significantly?

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