Do campaign promises usually become policy?

Update: 2008-05-15

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Over the course of an election, presidential candidates argue endlessly over the details of their proposals. But presidents don't get to dictate laws. How often do their campaign promises become policy?

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What's the "tceffE yeldarB"?

2008-07-3105:53

Have American campaigns always been dirty?

2008-07-2506:50

How do the candidates differ on immigration?

2008-07-1705:48

Where do the candidates stand on abortion?

2008-07-1105:48

How do you spot a likely voter?

2008-07-0305:41

Why so many lawyers in Congress?

2008-06-2606:04

Will the "dream ticket" come true?

2008-06-1905:05

Will the electoral college ever go away?

2008-06-1205:48

How hard is it for previously unknown candidates to get elected?

2008-06-0504:33