As the presidential campaign continues to move full steam ahead, it is time to look closely at what the candidates are saying and doing and then unpack the reasons for their actions.
How do the candidates set the tone for their campaigns? What do they do in order to define themselves and their positions on the issues that matter most?
In addition, how do the American people feel about the candidates and their campaigns? Throughout our work this year, we will look closely at polls, patterns and trends in elections.
This article, from an informative PBS Newshour Blog, analyzes these topics and includes statistics and results from two different polls.
LINK: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/07/obama-romney-look-to-define-campaign-on-their-terms.html
What do you think about the nature of this campaign? Be specific and use evidence to support your claims. And what do the poll numbers tell us? What inferences can you make about the statistical information included in this article?
Also be sure to have some fun with the Electoral Calculator at the bottom of the page. Any predictions?
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