By David Gowdy September 23, 2008 2008 Presidential Election: Who Is Qualified To Be President?

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By David Gowdy September 23, Presidential Election: Who Is Qualified To Be President?

Agenda To inform the audience of the requirements for the position of President of the United States.

I, David Gowdy, have chosen my nominee for the next President of the United States

Flava Flav

Justifications

Which of the following Candidates are NOT qualified to be President of the United States? Flava FlavBarack ObamaJohn McCain

Only native-born U.S. citizens may be President of the United States. One must be at least 35 years of age to be president. There is no maximum age limit set forth in the Constitution. One must live in the United States for at least 14 years to be President of the United States The minimum requirements for the position of President of the United States John McCain Flava Flav Barack Obama John McCain Flava Flav Barack Obama John McCain Flava Flav Barack Obama

Politicians want the public to believe that their opponents are not qualified to hold office − Senator Obama’s comments about the McCain team. − Senator McCain’s comments about the Obama team.

The citizens of the United States will have to make a choice based on the issues. − The candidate’s values and beliefs vs. the citizens. − The direction of the economy − The candidate’s plan vs. the needs of the citizens

Conclusion Citizens should choose a president based on the facts and not be seduced by the emotionally driven campaign tactics used by both parties

QUESTIONS?