SUMMARY
Former President Trump secured his second primary victory in New Hampshire, but Nikki Haley reminded Republican voters she’s still in the fight and set her sights on the next race in South Carolina. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential 2020 rematch between Trump and Biden with Democratic strategist Michael Meehan and Republican strategist Kevin Madden.
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News wrap alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who is interviewed for this story, and what are their backgrounds?
- What energizes some Republican voters about Trump, according to Kevin Madden?
- Why does Trump have problems with some swing voters, according to Madden?
- How was the New Hampshire primary a "big win" for Joe Biden, according to Michael Meehan?
- Why does Nikki Haley say that voters don't want to elect either Trump or Biden?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
What issue do you think is going to be most important to voters for the 2024 election?
Media literacy: Why do you think these two guests were chosen for this segment, even though neither are connected to Trump or Biden presidential campaigns?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE
What students can do: After discussing as a class what you think will be the most important issues for voters in 2024, read this article about takeaways from the New Hampshire primary and polling there.
- What surprises you the most?
- Do any of the polls suggest voters may have different concerns than the ones you brought up in class?
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