2012+Election

=2012 Election Obama v. Romney=



**__ Who’s Your Man? __**

Election Day this year is November 6th. While there will be countless candidates vying for federal, state, and local offices across the nation, there is one election in particular that may have a significant impact on your life. The race for president is coming to a dramatic close. There are two candidates competing for the job. These are two people from very different backgrounds with very different ideas on how to address the many problems facing the United States. Who has the right ideas for dealing with issues like the economy, education, healthcare, immigration and foreign policy? You be the judge!


 * __Question__**: **Which of the two candidates running for president of the United States do you think would be the best person for the job?**


 * __Directions:__** For this assignment you will conduct research and write a position paper in which you persuasively argue in favor of one of the two candidates running for president. Through your writing you should clearly explain why your think your candidate is the best choice for the position.


 * Your paper should include**:


 * 1) A clear thesis statement indicating your choice for President of the United States
 * 2) A brief biographical summary on your candidate. (What is their background?)
 * 3) Support for your decision by explaining your candidate’s position on at least three issues facing the people of United States (economy, education, healthcare, immigration, foreign policy, etc.)
 * 4) Bolster your argument by explaining the position of the candidate’s opponent on these three issues
 * 5) A conclusion paragraph that enthusiastically supports and endorses your candidate for president.

This paper should be typed in 12 point font and be at least 3 pages long.

The paper will be worth one test grade. Please use the attached rubric as a guide.

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