Last post for the term!

Respond to a new person and explain why you agree or disagree with their assessment of the issues that have been discussed or not discussed in this election. Please do not respond to anyone that you have already responded to this term.

Remember on Friday you'll get to discuss this election in person and soon we'll get to know the result (ie. who will win!)

Post #4

Which issue do you feel did not receive enough attention (either from candidates or the media) during the campaign? Which issue do you feel received too much attention from the media &/or candidates?

You can answer one or both of the questions.

New Polling Data

The Gallup Report put together very comprehensive data on how voters feel about the election. I think you'd find this article interesting. It very much connects with our chapter on public opinion.

Recent Gallup Report

Suggestions for your final post before the election?

Post 4 will be your last post before the election. I have some ideas as to what you could write about. However, I also wanted to give you a chance to weigh in. Post here any suggestions you have for me. Please post them by October 17. I want to post your next question over the weekend. Thanks.

PS. This is optional. This is NOT an assignment. :)

Response to post 3 - due 10/14

Get your post in before you have a relaxing (hopefully) 5 day break. Pick someone to respond to. Try to pick someone you HAVE NOT already responded to in the past. Thanks.

Post #3 - Due Oct 7th

Vice presidential candidates are chosen to add to the ticket or balance it. Since this summer both Obama and McCain have chosen vice-presidential candidates. Assess to what degree either VP candidate or both do to add to the ticket? What factor, if any, will Palin and Biden have in the election? Do you agree or disagree with their choices and why?

Be sure to site your sources. There are lots of quality articles out there on this topic. You can refer to the VP debate from 10/2 if you watched it.