1. In Elections vs. Governing
Political Parties
In Elections vs. Governing

2. What are Political Platforms?
Political Platform (start at 1:07-2:43) - official stance of a political party to communicate approach to a variety of key issues
Published every 4 years with the Presidential Election cycle
Written by key members of the party and approved at the Convention
Democratic Platform 2012 Changes - Is this democratic? Does this embody the values of the constitution?

3. Party Platforms Plank - Stance on a single topic for the party
Platforms Explained Stop at 2:28

4. How are they used? Guideline to bring the party together nationally
Guideline is the key word, there will be variances within each party regionally b/c of regionalism
Serve as a talking point in debates and media ads
Changes are often hotly debated and questioned

5. Look at the following images - Which do you think is most accurate? Why?

6. Political Parties
Purpose - to join people with similar views about the government and its role in the lives of people
Function - Support the expansion and success of their beliefs about government and its role
similar to interest and advocacy groups

7. Are parties more useful in elections or governing?

8. Role of Parties in Elections
Selecting Candidates
Raising money
Informing voters
organizing primaries & caucuses
Funding & advertising campaigns
Creating a majority stance

9. Influences on political parties in elections
FEC (Federal Election Commission)
State & Local election laws
Interest groups
Swing states/new districts
PACs
ALL OF THESE AFFECT THE $$ MADE AND USED BY PARTIES.

10. What does a party look for when selecting a leader?
Specific traits?
ability to work in an ever-changing enviro
exude empathy
trustworthiness
tact
record of successful management

11. Today...
Part I: Watch the following videos and respond to the questions:
Watch this Ted Talk By Stanley McChrystal (15 minutes)
And answer the questions below:
What is General McChrystal saying about leadership?
How did his role as a leader change after 9/11?
How was his new leadership role similar to that of a U.S. president?

12. Read the highlighted quote, select your favorite, and discuss whether you agree or disagree. Be prepared to share with the class.
"The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves." -- Ray Kroc
“The sole measure of real leadership is how others are affected by the leader’s character, vision and action.” –Terry Pearce, Executive Coach (2013)
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. – Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Leadership is the ability to inspire motivation in others to move toward a desirable vision. While management is focused on tasks, leadership is focused on the person. All in all, the best leadership drives change and long-lasting motivation." – Josh Kuehler, president, Internal Consistency
"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand."--Woodrow Wilson
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things." Ronald Reagan
"One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency." -- Arnold Glasow

13. Today...
Please read the New York Times article and answer the following questions:
According to the author, what traits does President Obama have that make him a good leader?
How can a party highlight leadership during a campaign?
I miss Obama
The Republican mission against Trump