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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Election 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR's page on Election 2008 includes various stories on the political candidates, the election and an interactive map of primaries and caucuses as well as follow-up reports.
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CNN

Cnn: Election Center 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
A great center for information on the election of 2008, this includes information on the candidates, the path to the presidency, money raised and spent by candidates and the important issues at stake.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Vote 2008

For Students 9th - 10th
Vote 2008 is the official election web page for PBS Online News Hour. Find analysis of candidates and their latest moves as they journey down the presidential campaign trail. There is also a link to the Election 2008 Vote by Issue Quiz.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: 2008 Election: Which Candidate Would Make the Best u.s. President?

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived Material. Who are the 2008 presidential candidates and what are their views on today's most important issues? This site offers a comprehensive overview of the question "Which candidate would make the best President?" The topic...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Kenya's Post Election Violence Kills Hundreds

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a transcript of a January 2008 interview that discusses the ethnic violence that has developed as a result of Kenya's disputed presidential election. This has led to more than 275 people being killed in the western Kenyan town of...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Race to Watch: Campaign 2008, Role of Technology and the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Is the internet effective as a campaign tool? Help your students explore how presidential candidates use technology and the internet in their political campaigning in the twenty first century with this lesson plan from PBS NewsHour.
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BBC

Bbc News: Kenya's Dubious Election

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the claims by the Orange Democratic Movement that the Kenya general election was rigged in favor of President Mwai Kibaki and lists several reasons for the suspicions. (8 January 2008)
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Other

Opensecrets.org: 2008 Presidential Election Fundraising

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all the campaign finance information at this thoroughly comprehensive site. If you want to know who's giving what, how much each candidate is getting, and where the money is coming from, this is the place to look.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: 2008 Republican Candidates

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR takes a look at the 2008 Republican presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ron Paul.
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Other

Wall Street Journal: Mc Cain Versus Obama: Battle Lines Over Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The Wall Street Journal explores how presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain differ in their views on important policy issues such as business, economy, energy, healthcare, taxes, and education, among others. Includes links...
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BBC

Bbc News: General Wins Mauritania Election'09

For Students 9th - 10th
After overthrowing the elected government of Mauritania in 2008, the coup leader has been officially elected as President in a new 2009 election. Controversy and questionable honesty of the vote results exist. This article also provides...
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CNN

Cnn: Joe Biden

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN's coverage on Joe Biden provides basic facts, video highlights, transcripts and speeches.

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