SoHappyIt'sThursday....

I thought the Obama piece was well worth watching. I was glad three students watched the address and brought in write-ups for 20 points apiece. The video on Campaign Finance Reform did not articulate very clearly the main issues behind the problem: Corporate access to candidates, "Soft money" (a loophole which allows millions of dollars to be given without real oversight. The McCain-Feingold bill of 2004 does not have any teeth. The video focused on how Arizonans are trying to deal locally with the issue-they have courage. It was cool to see both Democrats and Republicans there agreeing to campaign limits. Please double-check the lecture notes from today on Campaign Finance Reform. Don't forget that tomorrow, you will have your terms quiz. On Monday, you will have your unit exam. Peace out.