Describes the results of a study intended to test a specific hypothesis and a research question related to the theoretical development of the candidate image construct in political communication. Tests the long-standing assumption that there is a dichotomy between candidate issue positions and candidate persona impressions ("images").…

Ponders Americans' disenchantment with politics. Presents essays outlining presidential candidates Bill Clinton's and Bob Dole's plans for education. Clinton/Gore campaigners stress the President's achievements (expanding Head Start) and plans to encourage charter schools, fight truancy, and increase college access. Decrying Clinton's friendship…

This annotated bibliography directs instructors and students to several sources of information about U.S. presidential candidates, both current and historical The bibliography uses resources available through the University of Rhode Island Library, but the sources given should be available through most local public and school libraries. Topics…

Presents a learning activity calling upon students to choose the best candidate for U.S. President. Requires students to examine the qualifications for the position, brainstorm and discuss additional qualifications, study the backgrounds of potential candidates, choose candidates, and defend choices. Includes references and the backgrounds of…

This issue features articles and activities that concern the history of the presidential election process in the United States, with a special focus on Iowa's role in that process. The following features are included: "Lights, Camera, Action!"; "Presidential Whoopla"; "From Tree Stumps to Living Rooms"; "Wild…

This resource book provides activities about elections and campaigns that involve students in active learning. The book introduces students to the organization of government and how politicians present themselves and are covered by the media. The activities include literature links, primary sources, and maps and charts for tracking results. The…

Outlines and discusses a system for predicting the winner in presidential elections. The system consists of 13 statements favoring reelection for the incumbent party. Five or fewer false statements indicate an incumbent win. Predicts President Clinton winning the 1996 election. Includes tables showing veracity of 13 keys in historical elections.…

Briefly explores a number of World Wide Web sites devoted to providing information about the 1996 elections. Evaluates web sites maintained by the Atlantic Monthly, Congressional Quarterly, CNN, and MTV. While most sites cover the national election, at least one, ElectNet, focuses on state and local elections. (MJP)

Briefly notes, literally, hundreds of Web sites concerning the 1996 presidential election and politics in general. Includes candidate and party home pages, media outlets, partisan and nonpartisan sites, and a list of parody pages. Lists interactive programs involving quizzes and simulations, as well as dozens of discussion groups. (MJP)