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Iraq War Central Issue in 2008 Primary, 9/5/07
Reading Comprehension Questions: 1. What do the Republican presidential candidates say about Iraq? 2. What do the Democratic candidates say about Iraq? 3. Who are some Democrats running for president? 4. Name three Republican presidential candidates. 5. What happens on September 15, and how might it affect the debate over what to do in Iraq?
1. Are Americans paying attention to the presidential primary race? Why or why not? 2. Do you think Iraq will be the key issue in the 2008 elections? What other issues will help decide the next president? 3. Do a survey of voters in your community: which candidate do they favor? What issues do they care about? 4. Make a list of the issues that concern your class and keep track of them every week. How do the issues change? Are candidates addressing these issues? Why or why not?
Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |