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Jim Riley
26th September 2008
Links to a couple of Economist articles with some accompanying questions. I used these today for my American Politics classes. A useful exercise for understanding the US election
Swing states: Michigan
What issue puts Michigan at the centre of debate in this year’s election?
Why is the state of affairs in Michigan so bleak?
Outline the prospects of the two presidential contenders scooping up the state’s 17 ECVs?
Who or what are the Reagan Democrats?
Which candidate is faring better amongst rural voters?
Why does Sarah Palin poll so well amongst these voters?