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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>Understanding the
American Electoral Process, </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>Presented by Andrew
Hardisty, President of Democrats Abroad, Russia.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>McCain v
Obama--possibly the most publicized presidential contest in
history--has been big news for ages now. And it should be.
The US, the largest economy in the world, is in the midst of
economic crisis. The next US president, apart from being simply
the most powerful man in the world, will decide what to do about the situation
and will also determine the future of relations between the US and
Russia. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>But what is the
contest all about? Why does it take so long? What's the
difference between a primary and general election? Why are there only
two major parties? What's is a red states and a blue
state? What's a GOP? What's the significance of donkeys
and elephants? Is there really a difference between
Democrats and Republicans? Oh, and who the heck is the gal in the hip
glasses who can see Russia from her state?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>We professors at
Pericles have been hearing these questions from students for quite some time
now. So to assuage the curiosity and help everyone understand what's going
on, Pericles is proud to welcome Andrew Hardisty, president of Democrats Abroad,
Russia, to tell you about the process and answer these questions or others
that you might have, this Friday, October 24, at 19:00.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>Please join us to
hear Andrew Hardisty and learn about how America elects its
presidents! </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008>Please RSVP to
649-2273 to ensure your name is on the admissions list at the front
door.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=803103609-20102008><FONT size=2>Marian
Dent<BR>Dean<BR>Pericles<BR>American Business & Legal Education
Project<BR>1st Miusskaya Ulitsa 22-3<BR>Moscow 125047, Russia<BR>(7-495)
649-2273<BR>mdent@pericles.ru<BR>www.pericles.ru<BR></DIV></FONT></SPAN></FONT>
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