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First female presidential candidate?

[ad_1] Victoria Woodhull, the first female presidential candidate in 1872, advocated for women’s equality but was criticized for her sexual views. She published an exposé on a critic and was arrested for mailing pornographic material. She later lived in England until her death in 1927. The first female presidential candidate was Victoria Woodhull of the […]

Can a US presidential candidate alter VP selection?

[ad_1] The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate in 2008 caused controversy due to her questionable political and personal record. There were rumors that both McCain and Barack Obama might change their vice presidential picks, but the process is difficult and rarely enforced. The only times it has happened were in 1824 […]

Can debates aid candidate selection?

[ad_1] Debates allow voters to evaluate candidates’ responses to important issues and character traits. They can also influence opinions through spontaneous reactions and humor. The televised 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate highlighted the importance of appearance and delivery in addition to accuracy. Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a state with a significant number of electoral […]

What if I vote for the wrong candidate by mistake?

[ad_1] Early voting is now allowed in 37 US states through mail-in or in-person polls before Election Day. Seven states allow voters to change their early vote, including Wisconsin where you can do so up to three times. Procedures for changing vary by state. Some states only allow mail-in voting. Early voter turnout ranges from […]

NASA’s astronaut candidate requirements: what’s new?

[ad_1] NASA’s astronaut application requirements have changed since the 1950s. The original Mercury 7s were chosen from a pool of 500 military candidates, while current applicants are selected based on education and training. Neil Armstrong was part of the second batch of candidates and had two degrees in aeronautical engineering. In June 2017, NASA selected […]

What’s a candidate gene?

[ad_1] Researchers identify candidate genes by sifting through genetic material to find genes linked to a specific medical topic. They use algorithms to narrow down possibilities and analyze them to determine if they are candidate genes. Identifying candidate genes helps understand genetic conditions and can aid in diagnosis and patient care. A candidate gene is […]