Reflection - Elections

Directions: VIEW the following videos from NBC Learn "NBC News Calls 2008 Election for Barack Obama," "The Significance of Obama’s Victory," "Distain for Politicians Palpable in Middle America," and "Democrats Facing Battle to Keep House of Representatives." Answer the following questions:

• Consider the “swing” from support to disdain in just two years. What was the cause of this overwhelming change in the US citizenry's mood?
• What role did healthcare reform play in this election?
• What were the results of the 2010 election and how did they affect policymaking for President Obama?