Ethical Issues: Presidential Project Phase 3
Presidential Project Phase 3: On to South Carolina
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/10/145011112/romney-on-glide-path-as-campaign-heads-south
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/10/145006842/romney-enters-danger-zone-in-weeks-ahead
Use these two NPR articles to describe two advantages Mitt Romney has after the New Hampshire primary and two challenges he still faces.
What are examples of Mitt Romney’s past record as a moderate Republican?
How might Romney’s religion be an obstacle to success in the South Carolina primary?
In your opinion, is a candidate’s religion (or lack of religion) something that voters should consider? Why/why not?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20120110_Marc_Lamont_Hill_GOP_hopefuls_playing_to_usual_racial_divide.html
What examples does the author give of Republican candidates making racially-charged statements?
Why does the author say that the Republicans’ message about welfare programs is not true?
If the message is not true, why does the author say that Republicans use it anyway?
http://www.cnn.com/election/2012/
Use the Issues section of this page. Choose one issue that you think is the most important in this presidential campaign. What do you think is the right way to handle this issue? Does any Republican candidate share your position? Does President Obama?
About Dave Thomer
Born and raised in Philadelphia. Studied philosophy at Fordham University in the Bronx, where I made many great friends and met my wonderful wife. We moved back to Philadelphia, where I studied philosophy some more and became a teacher. Online and off, I'm looking for ways that we can be better citizens and build stronger communities.