Discussions

Negative Campaigning in the Race for President:

With seven months until the election, Bush and Kerry have begun to use negative campaign strategies. How do you define negative campaigning? How does negative campaigning affect your participation in the election process? What kind of campaigning, especially online, would you prefer to see? Question posted Wednesday, April 7

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Ralph Nader Discussion Question:

Ralph Nader announced his candidacy for president on Sunday, Feb. 22. What effect will this have on the election? To what degree is Mr. Nader's ego playing in his decision? What youth-related issues should Mr. Nader discuss?Question posted Tuesday, February 24

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Maryland Discussion Question:

Broad testing for illegal substances is becoming a common occurrence at high schools and universities around the country. Is this a violation of students' rights? Should passing an annual drug test be a factor in college scholarships? Is this a question the presidential candidates should be addressing? Question posted Wednesday, February 18

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Practical Policy Problem:

Clearly jobs are of great importance to young people. Do you think that this concern is being addressed by presidential candidates, the current administration, and other politicians? Do you think that 18-25 year olds are being left out in policy decisions concerning the economy? Question posted November 2003

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Response from Sen. John Kerry

Response from Sen. Joseph Lieberman

Theoretical Puzzle

Are young Americans not voting because politicians do not pay attention to us, or are politicians not paying attention to young Americans because we do not vote? And what does paying attention mean anyway? Question posted November 2003

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Response from Sen. John Kerry

Response from Sen. Joseph Lieberman