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From Classroom Teachers | General ideas for using clips
Campaign specific
To what degree do candidates run on their own, or do they run at the forefront of a political party? If you were a Democratic strategist, would you try determine why John Kerry lost or why George W. Bush won? What political, cultural and demographic shifts should party stategists be aware of as they look forward to 2008? What issues are generally strong for Democrats? What issues are generally strong for Republicans? What issues might break to favor either party's candidates?
Media literacy
What role did conservative media play as a part of the "machinery" on the ground to get the Republican party message out, according to Simon Rosenberg? How can the media help shape a political issue? Offer an example from the 2004 election. To what degree should the media be reporting or speculating on candidates for 2008? Why?
More ideas Have political parties hurt or helped the political process? Is there a dangerous "division" with our country?
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