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Story: Candidates
Pick Up Steam in Run-up to Presidential Primaries, 11/5/07 Reading Comprehension Questions: 1. Why do states want early primaries? 2. Why is the New Hampshire primary considered so important? 3. Which states violated party rules and scheduled their primaries in January? 4. Why is New Hampshire waiting to schedule its primary? 5. Who are the leaders in the Democratic race? 6. How did Clinton's campaign respond to attacks during a recent debate? 7. Why is it difficult to choose a dominant leader in the Republican race? 8. What problem has Rudy Giuliani faced in this race?
1. What are some of the big issues that voters are focusing on in this election? 2. Which candidates do you think have the best chances of winning the Democratic and Republican nominations? Why? 3. Research the primary system in the United States. Some people have argued for a national primary in which all states hold primaries on the same day. What are the pros and cons of this proposal? Do you think it is a good idea? Why?
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. |