Outsiders as Presidential Candidates
Professor Emeritus Robert Schmuhl talked about the trend of outsiders as presidential candidates. He spoke about candidates starting with Jimmy Carter and their lack of connection with Washington.
Description
Professor Emeritus Robert Schmuhl talked about the trend of outsiders as presidential candidates. He spoke about candidates starting with Jimmy Carter and their lack of connection with Washington.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How were the presidents preceding Jimmy Carter examples of established Washington figures?
- How were the presidents following Jimmy Carter examples of Washington outsiders?
- What factors contributed to the trend of outsider candidates as presidents?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Campaign
- Iowa Caucus
- Outsider
- Political Parties
- Primary
- Washington Insider