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October 15, 2020
In the Electing the President course, students act as political analysts to research and examine the hundreds of factors that will influence the outcome of the presidential race. In small groups, they review historical knowledge and up-to-the-minute press coverage on everything from the economy to voting behavior. By the end of the month, their detailed analysis will inform their prediction for which candidate will take the pivotal "battleground" states, including Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, among others.