# Presidential March Madness, Semi-Finals

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**Created:** [March 6, 2009, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-march-madness-semi-finals/488501 "2009-03-06T07:07:37Z")\
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The Conference Championships

The rules remain the same. Pick one choice in each match-up (based on whatever criteria you want). The winners advance to the Final. You can cast your votes for this round until Saturday at 11:00 pm (EST).

The Democratic Conference

John F. Kennedy vs  
Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Republican Conference

Barry Goldwater vs  
Dwight Eisenhower

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Barry Goldwater

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John F. Kennedy

Barry Goldwater