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From Classroom Teachers | General ideas for using clips
Campaign specific
Analyze the discussion between Mr. Cromartie and Mr. Casey regarding the “morality” of Pres. Bush’s tax cuts. Consider the discussion regarding the top one percent of the Americans who benefit by such a plan. Expand your thinking further, and consider the morality of other issues such as stem cell research, abortion, or same-sex marriage. Are “Christianity” and “morality” interchangeable? What role does “Christianity” have in politics and the election?
 Media literacy What role do celebrities have when they take issues such as stem cell research beyond the traditional confines of the political stage? How do Ron Reagan, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, and Michael J. Fox affect Republicans and Democrats on patently religious issues? Do celebrities influence your vote more than the presidential candidates or other elected representatives do? What influence do religious leaders have in impacting your decision on these issues? More ideas Look at past campaigns and elections where religion has come into play-1928, 1960, 1980. What were the issues regarding religion, and how did they impact the race as a whole? How do those elections compare to the 2004 presidential election? Also, consider both possible outcomes of this election. For example, realistically, what could happen to legislation concerning same sex marriage or abortion? Consider the future make-up of Congress as well as possible Supreme Court appointments.
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