Face the Nation 10/26/2008

On this weeks edition of Face the Nation Bob Schieffer sat down with each economic strategist of the Obama and McCain's campaign and outlined their candidates economic plans. They discussed another stimulus package and also the state of our economy. In your response please tell me how each candidate differs on their policy and which one you think is better for our economy and why?

BE SPECIFIC and use direct quotes from the program.

Meet the Press 10/26/2008

On Meet the Press John McCain was asked tough questions concerning his campaign and the choices he has made so far. What did you take away from this interview and how did John McCain try to distance himself from President George Bush during the questioning.

Remember to be SPECIFIC and to use certain quotes from the interview to show me how McCain is changing his approach in the remaining week of campaigning.

Frontline: The Choice 2008

Here is the link to the PBS documentary on the election.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/choice2008/

Two Reminders

1) You need to comment on both articles by 12 am tonight

2) Sarah Palin was on SNL and it was great!!!

The Fall of America, Inc. Article

 In this article Francis Fukuyama discusses how the ideas around democracy and creative thinking are starting to dwindle here in the United States. For your response you need to breakdown how we have fallen into this trap and how we can "re-brand" the American ideas to the world.

Remember to BE SPECIFIC and use direct examples from the article.

Sarah Palin Article

Sarah Palin: She is One of the Folks

During this article Jon Meacham discusses the effect that Sarah Palin and her image has had on the Republican ticket. In your word and by using examples from the article how has her image helped the McCain ticket and in what ways has her "aww shucks" attitude affected her overall impact on the larger political field.

Remember you need to use specifics from the article to prove your point and also include your thoughts on the "Cover Controversy" surrounding this magazine.

Vice Presidential Debate Essay

In at least a 2 page typed essay break down the following aspects of the debate...
a) Tell me the importance of this Vice Presidential debate and what they were trying to the goals were for Biden and Palin before the debate.

b) Breakdown 4 different issues and topics that are brought up during the debate. In separate paragraphs answer what each candidates position is? How they are different? How this issue affects you? And who you thought won this part of the debate?
c) In your last paragraph give me your opinion on the debate and your final thoughts.
Good Luck and Enjoy the Debate!!!!!!!!!!