Campaign Ads (campaign ads, party ads, independent group ads, web ads, radio ads)
Campaign Speeches (presidential and vice presidential candidates as well as surrogates – analyze word use and messages – discuss speeches to different constituents)
Polls (analysis of any and all national and statewide polls, particularly those in battleground states)
TV News Coverage (cable, network and PBS shows, including the Sunday morning shows – describe how the broadcast news media are framing the election narrative and analyzing the campaigns)
Newspapers (news coverage, columns, and editorials from the major dailies and papers in key battleground states)
Issue Check (what the candidates are saying about issues, how they're framing issues to their advantage, whether they're distorting the other side's position, whether they're telling the truth)
Constituencies and Interest Groups (minorities, seniors, religious right, economic conservatives, foreign policy hawks, peace groups, civil libertarians, unions, gun owners, environmentalists, women, etc. – how the campaigns are playing to them, and what interest groups representing these constituencies are doing to influence the campaign)
Partisan Media (talk radio, cable shows with a point of view)
Bloggers and Magazines (scan online for what's hot, trending, consequential)
Social Media (monitor all social media sites, particularly Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Buzzfeed, Storify, and Twitter, for what's trending and newsworthy)
Political Humor (political comedy and satire from all media)
Tuesday, September 4 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-09-04 21:10:42 GMT
Campaign U will peel away each layer of this campaign, decode the images the candidates project, analyze the political and message strategy, examine the public mood, and look at each candidate's roadmap to victory.
The task of Campaign U is to peel away each layer of this campaign, decode the images the candidates project, analyze the political and message strategy, examine the public mood, and look at each candidate's roadmap to victory.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:03 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:03:19 GMT
Professor Leonard Steinhorn, a professor in the School of Communication, has taught at American University since 1995 and is recognized as a leading expert on American politics, culture, and media.
Professor Leonard Steinhorn, a professor in the School of Communication, has taught at American University since 1995 and is recognized as a leading expert on American politics, culture, and media.
Monday, September 3 2012 4:58 PM EDT2012-09-03 20:58:58 GMT
Evan Brown is junior from Guilford, Connecticut, majoring in political science and economics. Over the past few years, he has gained experience interning for Democratic research and polling firms.
Evan Brown is junior from Guilford, Connecticut, majoring in political science and economics. Over the past few years, he has gained experience interning for Democratic research and polling firms.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:07 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:07:14 GMT
Robyn Casper is a senior at American University where she is studying public communication and political science. She has interned with her state senator in Boston for many years.
Robyn Casper is a senior at American University where she is studying public communication and political science. She has interned with her state senator in Boston for many years.
Tuesday, September 4 2012 4:48 PM EDT2012-09-04 20:48:02 GMT
Kate Faherty is a Junior at AU, studying Print Journalism. She is from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and has been interested in Journalism studies since early high school.
Kate Faherty is a Junior at AU, studying Print Journalism. She is from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and has been interested in Journalism studies since early high school.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:28 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:28:34 GMT
Abby Fennewald is a senior at AU from Columbia, Missouri. She is a Communication Studies major with a history minor and is currently an intern at Points of Light.
Abby Fennewald is a senior at AU from Columbia, Missouri. She is a Communication Studies major with a history minor and is currently an intern at Points of Light.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:22 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:22:50 GMT
Christine Freeberg is a senior in the School of Communication at American University. She is pursuing a major in Print Journalism and a minor in Political Science.
Christine Freeberg is a senior in the School of Communication at American University. She is pursuing a major in Print Journalism and a minor in Political Science.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:17:46 GMT
Kelsey Linford, a native of southern California, has enjoyed her time in the nation's capitol and has developed a strong appreciation for the balance of politics and fair communication.
Kelsey Linford, a native of southern California, has enjoyed her time in the nation's capitol and has developed a strong appreciation for the balance of politics and fair communication.
Monday, September 3 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:06:48 GMT
Douglas Patch was born in New York City, NY, but now currently lives in Greenwich, CT. He is a junior at American University and is majoring in Communication specializing in media and government.
Douglas Patch was born in New York City, NY, but now currently lives in Greenwich, CT. He is a junior at American University and is majoring in Communication specializing in media and government.
Thursday, September 6 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-09-06 17:29:39 GMT
My name is Alexia Sikora and I am a senior in the School of Public Affairs double majoring in Political Science and CLEG (Communications, Law, Economics, Government).
My name is Alexia Sikora and I am a senior in the School of Public Affairs double majoring in Political Science and CLEG (Communications, Law, Economics, Government).
Monday, September 3 2012 5:20 PM EDT2012-09-03 21:20:40 GMT
Ryan Stanley is a sophomore student at American University and a member of the School of Communication. He is a broadcast journalism major and plans to work in television news upon his graduation.
Ryan Stanley is a sophomore student at American University and a member of the School of Communication. He is a broadcast journalism major and plans to work in television news upon his graduation.
