The candidates are busy making their case on on why they should be the next Commander-in-Chief. TV reports are full of polls and reports speculating how the public feels and how we will vote. If you're sick of hearing the predictions or are just really into politics, try of these games. Some even take on a more humorous outlook.
1. "President Forever 2008 + Primaries"
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"President Forever 2008 + Primaries" is a lot like the other games listed. Your campaign will be successful through writing speeches, running ads (including attack ads on opponent), and having a rally. The 2008 election or past elections can be simulated, with multiple players or playing against the computer. There is a demo and a paid version that can be bought online. The graphics aren't as pretty as the other games, but is a little cheaper.
2. "eLections"
Running a campaign involves a lot of choices, starting with how you feel about the issues and which you are going to use as your biggest points when running. "eLection" says from the beginning that campaigns are a lot more complicated than it can simulate. True. What "eLection" does is provide a free game that shows us some of what a Presidential hopeful encounters.3. "The Political Machine 2008"
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"The Political Machine" has you pick out a candidate to run a campaign for across the United States. You have the choice of current or historical political figures.. Running ads, giving speeches, fund raises, and hiring "operatives" (aka thugs) are part of the campaign process. "The Political Machine" is best for the historical campaigns.
