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The Democratic Primaries
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Ralph NaderControversial Candidate Enters 2004 Presidential Race
Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader announced Sunday that he would once again run for president, upsetting many in the Democratic Party who feel his presence in the 2000 election directly contributed to Al Gore's slim defeat by George Bush.

Nader, a well-known consumer advocate, denied responsibility for the Democratic loss in 2000 and said that his candidacy is about giving voters a choice beyond the Democratic and Republican parties, which he accuses of being dominated by corporate lobbyists who don't care about average Americans.

Past stories:
Howard Dean Drops Out
Following disappointing losses in almost all of the state primaries thus far, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean bows out of the presidential race. 2.18.04

Why Young People Don't Vote
With the primary season underway, candidates are reaching out to the voters they think will most likely show up at the polls. Young voters, often not high on this list, have been an untapped resource for years. 2.11.04

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Your chance to speak out and be heard!

I Can't Vote But I Still Count
Even though she's too young to vote, New Hampshire student Katie Bickert found many reasons to get involved in politics.

A Student Volunteer: Young and Involved
A New Hampshire high school senior volunteers for a political campaign and finds out a lot about her community-- and herself.

Lesson PLans

Covering the Campaign Trail
Students examine and debate the impact that new technologies and the drive for 24/7 coverage have on political reporting.

The Primary System
Introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties.

Polling in your community
Read about how polls are written, conducted, and used by candidates, and about problems inherent in political polling.

Analyzing Political Commercials
Students analyze commercials and look for logical fallacies.

U.S. History and Govt. Lesson Plans

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