The document discusses the sociological model of voting and how it relates to the 2012 election. It analyzes factors like social class, religion, ethnicity, and gender that influence how people vote based on their political socialization. It argues the sociological model is the primary model taking role in this election as people vote based on how policies will affect them personally. It also discusses the economic model and factors like GDP growth, inflation, and gas prices that voters consider when deciding how the president has handled the economy.

1. forward 2012
(BACK IN BLACK)
Sheridan Hadley,
Genevieve Hurtado,
Jordan Elmore,
Carter Johnston,
Andrew Schultz,
Mely Meyer,
Kristina Kroon

2. PRIMARY: THE
SOCIOLOGICAL MODEL
WHAT IS THE SOCIOLOGICAL MODEL?
Basically, the sociological model of voting takes a look at how people vote based off of what is influencing them
to vote. In order to see what is influencing someone you need to take a loot at social class, religious background,
ethnicity, race, family loyalties, gender (gender affiliation) and on the job relationships. This is what makes up a
person’s political socialization.
WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH THE ELECTION?
First of all the sociological model of voting really is taking place in every election, because most often people are
going to vote based off of their political socialization and not just follow their respective party like sheep. In this
election, many people are listening to the candidates and the questions they are asking are “How will this affect
me?” and “What will each candidate to for me?” Because of this, I would certainly say the sociological model is
taking the role as the primary model of voting in this election.

3. SECONDARY: THE
ECONOMIC MODEL
The economic model focuses on:
The theory of people voting for their own self-interest. People tend to Vote on economic past, present, and
future.
Macroeconomics focus on the country as a whole and the decisions of the government
Microeconomics focus on individuals, and the decisions of businesses
Are we better than we were in 2008?
Yes, why? More growth in our economy and unemployment rate
* GDP (gross domestic product) in 2008 was at 1.4% and currently it is at 2% in growth
* Inflation in 2007 was at 4.3% and is currently at 1.7%
* Gas prices are $0.25 cents higher than last year and last month gas prices have gone down $0.11 cents.
* Voters are taking all this information into account and vote according to how the president has handled this
issues.

4. THE RESULTS
The projected results In Georgia President Obama will
not win popular vote or the electoral vote as Georgia
is mostly a republican statePopular vote: we estimate
Obama winning 50.5% of the popular vote while
Romney will win 48.50% of the United States popular
vote.Electoral votes: we estimate Obama taking 284
and Romney taking 254 of the popular vote This
prediction has Obama winning the key swing states
Colorado,Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio and
Wisconsin.
WELCOME BACK BARACK.

5. 50%
SO, WHAT’S GOING ON IN
HOME SWEET HOME?
Popular Vote Percentages:
U.S.: Obama- 50.5% Romney- 48.5%
GA: Obama- 44% Romney- 52%
While the national vote will go to Obama, he
has no chance in Georgia, as it is still known as one
of the most conservative states in the nation.

6. THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
CHECK OUT THESE RESULTS!
Obama: 28 Romney: 254

7. BIG 6 && TEEN 6
THE BIG SIX.
Well, since you’re in the class you probably know what the big 6 are but here’s a quick reminder. The
six states with the largest number of electoral votes, at the very least 20 e.v.’s per state, making them
VERY important for each candidate to get.
THE TEEN SIX.
Ready for one more simple reminder? Well the teen six as you can guess are the six states with
between 13-19 electoral votes and are often key deciders in the election.
HOW DID THESE STATES VOTE IN THE ELECTION?
CA- DEMOCRAT (55) NJ- DEMOCRAT (14)
TX- REPUBLICAN (38) GA- REPUBLICAN (16)
NY- DEMOCRAT (29) NC- REPUBLICAN (15)
FL- REPUBLICAN (29) OH- DEMOCRAT (18)
IL- DEMOCRAT (20) MI- DEMOCRAT (16)
PA- DEMOCRAT (20) VA- REPUBLICAN (13)

8. WHY

9. Why

10. HOUSE SEATS

11. SENATE SEATS
There are two Senate seats per state as set by the constitution of the U.S.Each
senator serves 6 year terms.
2012 Elections* The states that currently have party holding seats show the
democrats with the majority of Senate seats by 53 Dem/47 Rep
* With states Scheduled for Senate elections in 2012 it is projected that the
Democrats will still have the majority with 44 Dem/ 43 Rep. With 12 undecided and
leaning mostly democratic states. Its safe to say that in the 2012 elections the
Democrats will have a majority of the seats in the Senate.
This gives the Senate overwhelming "Veto Proof" status.
With states Scheduled for Senate elections in 2012 it is projected that the Democrats
will still have the majority with 44 Dem/ 43 Rep. With 12 undecided and leaning
mostly democratic states. Its safe to say that in the 2012 elections the Democrats
will have a majority of the seats in the Senate.
This gives the Senate overwhelming "Veto Proof" status.
With states Scheduled for Senate elections in 2012 it is projected that the Democrats
will still have the majority with 44 Dem/ 43 Rep. With 12 undecided and leaning
mostly democratic states. Its safe to say that in the 2012 elections the Democrats

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