2008-09 AM US Presidential Election
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Video
These two videos are of Derrick, a naturalized citizen and an Obama supporter. In the first, in answer to an interviewer outside where the Clinton/Obama debate took place, a young man explains why he supports Obama's policies. In the second one, the same man explains his emotional reasons for supporting Obama. They are amazing!
http://thinkonthesethings.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/video-interviewer-pi
http://thinkonthesethings.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/video-obama-supporte
Newest links (The "strongest" link) :
Here are two speeches held in 2003 at the time of the US invasion of Iraq. The first is by Robert Byrd, a senator well-known for his anti-war stance (as far back as Vietnam) and the reply by John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate:
http://www.salon.com/news/primary_sources/2008/03/19/byrd/
Election coverage
Newest links (The "strongest" link) : Here are two speeches held in 2003 at the time of the US invasion of Iraq. The first is by Robert Byrd, a senator well-known for his anti-war stance (as far back as Vietnam) and the reply by John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate: http://www.salon.com/news/primary_sources/2008/03/19/byrd/
CNN Election Coverage
http://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/
The following websites are also helpful in locating nonpartisan analyses of the election, candidates and issues **
- BBC: Quick Guide to US Presidential Election 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6297545.stm
Latest BBC election news and analysis:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2008/vote_usa_2008/default.stm
This entry on the MSN Encarta online encyclopedia describes the US election process and would be good background for the course:
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569491/Election.html
This website specializes in analyzing the many rumors and accusations that one party or candidate spreads against another
Partisan Politics
Barack Obama on race in the US
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hisownwords
Newspapers
The New York Times
The website of the New York Times. Check out their Election 2008 section.
http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/index.html
-Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/
News magazines
In These Times
http://www.inthesetimes.com This is a bimonthly publication which covers current political developments from a leftist perspective. Among its contributors are many very well-known political commentators and writers.
The Utne Reader
This magazine is a compilation of articles from a variety of liberal magazines, and has a strong ecological bent.
Political Satire
The Onion is a satirical website that has both print and video clips:
This one is about the voting machines that are used in national elections. During the 2004 election the president of the company assured Bush that the Republicans would win.
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/diebold_accidentally_leaks
Reaction to Obama 'Yes we can' video(http://youtube.com/watch?v=BHEO_fG3mm4)- watch the video on McCain: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EUKINg8DCUo
The Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps is a group of Congressional aides that writes and sings political parodies of popular songs. You can download a 30 minute April 1st show from their website or the itunes store.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/thedailyshowwithjonstewart/
The Colbert Report
http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/index.jhtml
Be sure to check out The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as well as the Colbert Report. (Both shows are on the Comedy Central website. ) There are often video excerpts from these shows on this site. There is an extra category called Indecision 2008, which has all the videos related to the upcoming election. In the US, the show is shown every day (hence, the name);
There is also a "The Daily Show: Global Edition" which is broadcast Friday and Saturday at 11:30 pm on CNN.
White House Correspondents Dinner 2006 with Stephen Colbert"
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=White+House+colbert&search_type=
- Liberal news radio stations
National Public Radio
National Public Radio covers current political and cultural events from a liberal perspective. Check out "Morning Edition" on a regular basis.
Air America Radio
http://www.airamericaradio.com
This is the alternative radio station started by Al Franken ("Lies and the Lying Liars that Tell Them"). Check out his program, which runs from 18-21 Central European Time. BBC
Conservative radio stations
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh is the best known of the vitriolic, right-wing,sexist, racist, abusive talk show hosts. Scary that he is so popular... My Personal Disclaimer: I think he is horrid and dangerous. I suppose, for the sake of balance and anthropological interest, you should listen to him once. If you find it hard to stomach more than 2 minutes, don't worry-you're perfectly healthy. On the other hand, if you find you sympathize and agree with him, get professional help! Your worldview might need some adjusting!
TV stations
CNN
http://www.cnn.com You are probably all familiar with this icon of the US news empire. It is broadcast 24 hours a day, and is politically conservative. They have an extensive array of links and sites related to the presidential campaign.
CNN http://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/
Fox "News"
A television network known for its sensationalism (a bit like BILD TV, if there were such a thing)
