Young Candidates Succeed in Presidential ElectionsThe United States, as a democratic state, has always placed great importance on our nation's leaders. Not only are the presidents of the United States elected by the people, but they are also the face of the nation. These factors combine to make the presidential race not only one of the most exciting topics in history, but also, overall, increasingly controversial. The presidential campaigns of 1960 and 2008 were two of the most polarized elections in U.S. history. Many distinctive factors contributed to the intensity of these elections, but the common factor was the candidates involved. John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama entered the presidential arena amid a whirlwind of controversy and citizen anticipation. The success of John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama stemmed from their similar qualities, the state of the nation during the election period, and their use of framing tactics. John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama have many similar qualities that benefited their presidential campaigns. campaign. Although some of these qualities are generally considered positive aspects, criticism exists to counterbalance public opinion. In the 1960 and 2008 elections, John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama were successful because public opinion favored their controversial qualities and overwhelmingly ignored the tweets of critics. Political AffiliationThe most obvious public blockage of an electoral majority involves the conundrum of political affiliation. This was also the case in the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960 and the election of Barack Obama in 2008. Although the focus of both elections was not specific to party policies, it was a theme still present...... middle of diary ...... April 13, 2011. .Klein, Joe. “The Obama wave.” Time Magazine October 20, 2008: 30-31. Print."Presidential Campaign - John F. Kennedy - War, Election, Second." Presidents: a reference story. Internet. April 15, 2011. Reynolds, Susan Salter. "Obama Inaugural Address - Writers Praise Barack Obama's Inaugural Address - Los Angeles Times." Featured Articles from the Los Angeles Times. January 21, 2009. The web. April 12, 2011. Saia, Justin. "Presidential candidates target young voters | The Corner News." Home | Local news. The Corner News, December 12, 2007. Web. April 2. 2011. .