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Road to the White House Mini-Lesson
TOPIC: POLITICAL CANDIDATES (John Edwards)
CREDIT: This lesson was created by Robert Estrada, Lennox Middle School, Lennox, CA
STANDARD: Political parties, Campaigns and Elections

TOPIC: POLITICAL CANDIDATES (John Edwards)
Event Date: 1/25/04 | Air Date: 1/25/04 |

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OVERVIEW
John Edwards is a relative newcomer to public office. Having served in the U.S. Senate for four years, he is devoting much of his time on the campaign trail to "introducing" himself to voters. He also suggests that he is the type of candidate who can beat the incumbent and presumed Republican nominee, George W. Bush. After an unexpectedly strong finish in the Iowa Caucuses, John Edwards delivers this speech to voters in the New Hampshire primary.	Video Clip 1 - John Edwards in New Hampshire. Clip 2 - John Edwards in New Hampshire. Watch entire program
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Why is New Hampshire an important primary? When is the primary held? What advantages/disadvantages did this candidate have while campaigning in this state? 2. What topics and issues are important to John Edwards? (Learn more about John Edwards through his website. What is his message for the 2004 campaign? What does he promise the voters of New Hampshire? 3. Who is in attendance at this campaign event? How many people are in attendance? Why do you think that this location is important? What keywords or phrases does he use to connect with his message? What gestures, or other non-verbal communication techniques does he use?
STUDENT ACTIVITY
Study the 2004 primary schedule and review the other candidates. How might this candidate change his message in other states? What personal qualities may help the candidate reach voters in other states? Determine which states' Sen. Edwards may be able to win with his message by looking at the primary calendar. Do the same with the other democratic candidates, research their message and determine which states they can win. APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Make Predictions. Use the attached chart to make predictions and chart results for the candidates in each state.

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