Political Science 3300     
The American Presidency       Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Discussion question of the day (after we wrap up elections):

Given what you've read in Edwards about "Going Public: A Strategy for Governing," what's your interpretation of presidential actions in the last 2 weeks?

 4. The 2004 General Election (wrapup)

5. The 2008 presidential election: An open contest on both sides

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The Public Presidency    

1. American's expectations for the president

2. Presidents and public opinion: opportunities and constraints

3. Presidential efforts to shape public opinion

4. The media

    The Media Business

    Media Biases

5. The permanent campaign / Governing by Campaigning