In terms of the 2012 presidential election, why did President ...

[sabina]

In terms of the 2012 presidential election, why did President Obama retain office? What factors contributed to his victory, and what contributed to his challenger Mitt Romney's loss?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The FEC limits contributions to a candidate's campaign per election to __________ in direct individual contributions (in 2014).
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

[choc0chan]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Discuss retrospective voting as it applies to the incumbent and challenger.
2. Review George W. Bush's legacy and its effects on Romney's results.
3. Describe prospective voting, noting Obama's handling of the economic crisis and Romney's economic plans (whether he was seen as able to deliver more goods to voters).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2,600