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Canada and the 2004 US Election
By Jay Makarenko
October 21, 2004
On November 2, 2004, American voters go to the polls to elect
a new president and new congressional representation. The
upcoming election will centre on hot topic issues, including
the war in Iraq, the economy, homeland security and the deficit,
just to name a few. The election could also have important implications
for Canadians, as the various policies proposed by each
candidate pose benefits and detriments for Canadian national
interests.
This Spotlight focuses on the 2004 United States Election and its
consequences for Canada. Specific topics include:
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- Branches of the US government, background on the US Congress
and the office of the President, and the process of electing
a US president.
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- Who is being elected in November, results of the 2000 presidential
election, the current party standings in the US Congress,
and election issues and presidential platforms.
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- Biographies of the Democratic, Republican and Independent
presidential and vice-presidential candidates
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- Presidential platforms and their possible impact on Canadian
national issues, and Canadian attitudes towards US President
Bush and the upcoming election
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- Internal and external links for more information
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