S/P/36. Compare And Contrast A US Presidential Campaign To A Regular Political Campaign

The President of the United States of America is perhaps the most powerful person on this planet and his actions can affect the whole world. As such only the most capable person is elected to this prestigious and powerful post. In order to win the presidential elections, the candidate must have immense mental stamina and the ability to think quickly. Moreover, the first step towards winning such an election is planning, preparing and executing a poll campaign which is indeed a very complex process and needs a thoroughly competent campaign team. In sharp contrast to the congressional elections, the ambit of the presidential elections is nation-wide and as such it requires a much larger amount of effort, planning and funds. Moreover, a presidential election consists of two stages: getting the party nomination and participating in the elections with the prime aim of winning it. The campaign itself has to be in three stages, which are: securing a base, making a strategy, and ensuring the vote. The most important part of the campaign, however, is the financial aspect, as adequate funds need to be made available to the campaign team to execute the election programs. Moreover it is very important to assign responsibilities to each and every member of the team. Most Americans feel that the election process is too long and not fair and equal in all states. Suggestions have been made that the national primaries should be held on the same day in all the states. Out of the three basic requirements of an electoral process i.e., a candidate, an organization and adequate funds- the most important need is a capable candidate who can take the process through to a successful conclusion.