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The Presidential Selection Process
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Campaining and Fundraising
Possible Presidential candidates campaign throughout the United States many months before Election Day. They raise money through fundraising, the majority of their money comes from big donors affiliated with their parties, but anyone can donate to campaigns, usually through the candidate's website. -
Caucuses and Primaries
These decide delegate nomination.
6 types of Primaries
Open Primaries
Closed Primaries
Semi-closed
Semi-open
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Run-off Caucuses
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Conventions
National Conventions take place about 2 months before Election Day, this is where the winning candidates formally accept their party's nomination for President. The candidate also announces their choice for Vice President. -
Election Day
In 2012, Election Day is November 6, 2012. This day is when the people officially vote for the President. -
Vote of the Electoral College
This is when the Electoral College gets together and offically casts their votes.
