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Compilation of current events for my AP Government & Politics students
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September 5, 2012 10:10 PM
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WHO VOTES? - Campaign Stops Blog - NYTimes.com

WHO VOTES? - Campaign Stops Blog - NYTimes.com | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it

Must read for Unit 2.

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August 29, 2012 9:04 PM
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69 Politicians As They Were In High School

69 Politicians As They Were In High School | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
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August 29, 2012 9:02 PM
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The politics of eating out

The politics of eating out | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
Each bubble in this chart represents an American chain restaurant (or in one case, a store).
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August 25, 2012 7:48 PM
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Predict Obama's odds in the 2012 election - The Washington Post

Political scientists believe most elections can be predicted with just a few pieces of information.
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August 25, 2012 7:44 PM
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Mad Money: Tracking TV campaign ads in the 2012 presidential campaign - The Washington Post

Mad Money: Tracking TV campaign ads in the 2012 presidential campaign - The Washington Post | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
Watch campaign ads in the 2012 presidential campaign and track campaign ad spending by candidates and interest groups.
Kelsey Von Berge's curator insight, March 6, 2014 8:43 AM

I think this map is interesting, especially to see who spends the most money. Campaigns cost a lot of money, and some of the totals are pretty shocking. Spending a lot on tv advertising is risky, but if it pays off, you can win your election. 

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August 25, 2012 6:39 PM
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Young U.S. Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging

Young U.S. Voters' Turnout Intentions Lagging | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
The 58% of registered voters aged 18 to 29 who say they will definitely vote this fall is well below 2008 levels and is the lowest for any major subgroup.
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September 5, 2012 4:38 PM
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How a low-ranked tennis player used Twitter to raise her profile

How a low-ranked tennis player used Twitter to raise her profile | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it

Okay, this has absolutely nothing to do with AP GOPO, but I thought it was worth sharing with you b/c it highlights the use of Twitter.

 

Eighteen-year-old Laura Robson, ranked 89 in the world, punches well above her weight on Twitter. Read this blog post by Sree Sreenivasan on SreeTips.

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August 29, 2012 9:03 PM
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GRAPHIC: Compensations Compared

GRAPHIC: Compensations Compared | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it

Hover over the graphic to reveal total compensation packages for 558 chief executives of trade associations, labor unions, interest groups, think tanks, and other nonprofits with a significant presence in Washington.

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August 25, 2012 10:04 PM
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Pushing the popular vote - Video on NBCNews.com

Pushing the popular vote - Video on NBCNews.com | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it

The Daily Rundown: National Popular Vote's John Koza explains how his group's plan would end the electoral college process and change the way we elect a president. 10 minute video

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August 25, 2012 7:45 PM
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Interactive: Campaign Finance Explorer - 2012 Presidential campaign - The Washington Post

Interactive: Campaign Finance Explorer - 2012 Presidential campaign - The Washington Post | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
Campaign finance data and analysis for the 2012 presidential election.
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August 25, 2012 6:42 PM
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Where Is The Youth Vote? | Neon Tommy

Where Is The Youth Vote? | Neon Tommy | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
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August 21, 2012 12:42 AM
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The Electoral Map - Presidential Race Ratings and Swing States - Election 2012 - NYTimes.com

The Electoral Map - Presidential Race Ratings and Swing States - Election 2012 - NYTimes.com | AP Government & Politics | Scoop.it
A look at the battleground states in the 2012 presidential race.
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