Prepare for rush of attack ads as likely presidential nominees begin battle, say Vanderbilt political scientists
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democrats, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall.
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democratic Party, respectively, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to co-teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall. Geer says that McCain needs to emphasize Obama's liberal voting record, while Obama must convince voters that a McCain administration would be similar to a third term for the current president.
Podcast: "If They Could See it Now: The Evolution of the American Presidency From the Founding Fathers to Present Day"
Listen to a podcast from Constitution Day.
In this Sept. 18 Constitution Day Seminar, John Geer, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, and David Lewis, professor of political science, speak on the topic "If They Could See it Now: The Evolution of the American Presidency From the Founding Fathers to Present Day." Geer and Lewis look at the executive branch of the American government as envisioned by the founding fathers and contrast it to the role the president plays today.
Contact: Jim Patterson (615) 322-NEWS jim.patterson@vanderbilt.edu
Podcast: "Sustainability at Vanderbilt: What You Can Do"
Listen to Andrea George discussing "Sustainability at Vanderbilt: What You Can Do" to find out how you can "green" the many choices you make each day.
Andrea George, PhD, CHMM, spoke Sept. 25 on "Sustainability at Vanderbilt: What You Can Do." Find out how you can "green" the many choices you make each day, from how you get to work, how to recycle a cardboard box, or how you can help save energy on our campus.
The brown bag lunch discussion was part of Employee Celebration Month.
Opportunity for old-fashioned politicking draws hugh crowd
More than 800 Vanderbilt employees and friends of the university enjoyed old-fashioned politicking under beautiful blue skies and sunshine during the Sept. 25 Meet the Candidates picnic on Olin Lawn.
More than 800 Vanderbilt employees and friends of the university enjoyed old-fashioned politicking under beautiful blue skies and sunshine during the Sept. 25 Meet the Candidates picnic on Olin Lawn. Those in attendance consumed more than 2,000 hot dogs, 750 ice cream sandwiches and a thousand cans of soda while listening to the 30 candidates or their representatives make their case for election on Nov. 4. Live Dixieland jazz added to the festive atmosphere.
Podcast: "The World of Contemporary Christian Music: An Insider's View"
Listen to a talk by JohnStyll,President/CEO of the Gospel Music Association, Christian Trade Music Association and founder of Contemporary Christian Music Magazine.
JohnStyll,President/CEO of the Gospel Music Association, Christian Trade Music Association and founder of Contemporary Christian Music Magazine, spoke on "The World of Contemporary Christian Music: An Insider's View"as part of the “Like a Prayer” series.
The series, part of the Religion and the Arts and Contemporary Culture Program financed by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, meets on select Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Art Room on the ground floor of the Vanderbilt Divinity School. The talks are organized by a divinity school class, “Popular Music and Religious Identity.”
Contact: Jim Patterson (615) 322-NEWS jim.patterson@vanderbilt.edu
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Podcast: "If They Could See it Now: The Evolution of the American Presidency From the Founding Fathers to Present Day"
Listen to a podcast from Constitution Day.
Podcast: "Sustainability at Vanderbilt: What You Can Do"
Listen to Andrea George discussing "Sustainability at Vanderbilt: What You Can Do" to find out how you can "green" the many choices you make each day.
Politicos, voters connect at Candidates' Picnic
More than 800 Vanderbilt employees and friends of the university enjoyed old-fashioned politicking under beautiful blue skies and sunshine during the Sept. 25 Meet the Candidates picnic on Olin Lawn.
Podcast: "The World of Contemporary Christian Music: An Insider's View"
Listen to a talk by JohnStyll,President/CEO of the Gospel Music Association, Christian Trade Music Association and founder of Contemporary Christian Music Magazine.
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