Election News 2/25-2/29.

Democratic Debate. Finish watching the debate (next link) and respond to one of the following questions. MAKE SURE that you make specific references to points raised in the debate to support your position and get full credit. Responses are due Monday. We will begin comparing the positions of Clinton/Obama to those of the republicn nominee, Sen. John McCain, beginning next week.

1) Was there a winner? Who/Why or why not?
2) Does either candidate develop clearer pictures of his/her policies?

Final? Clinton/Obama Primary Debate.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23361919#23361919

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Additional Articles:
1. Finding Political Strength in the Power of Words
Oratory Has Helped Drive Obama's Career -- and Critics' Questions
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/02/25/ST2008022503216.html?hpid=topnews

2. Democratic Governors See McCain As Formidable
They Cite His Life Story, His Appeal to Independents
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/02/25/ST2008022502488.html?hpid=topnews

Primary News and Currents 2/8-2/15

Read, watch and then respond to one of the current events/primary questions. (Stories will be posted throuout the week).

Romney Out, McCain Looks Ahead
Apparent GOP Nominee Tries to Mend Fences With Conservatives
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/07/AR2008020704239.html?hpid=topnews

Bush Signals Support for McCain
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/08/AR2008020800964.html?hpid=topnews

Video
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2008/02/07/VI2008020703393.html?sid=ST2008020800120

Question #1: Do you think McCain will be able to win over conservatives? Why/Why not?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/12/AR2008021201901.html?hpid=topnews

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/12/AR2008021203196.html?hpid=topnews

Question #2: Who will win the democratic nomination? Why? (Remember, you must cite examples from the stories that support your position)