WEEK 11: ELECTION EVE

This week's class on Election Eve will focus on some of the issues that may affect the Presidential election such as absentee ballots & early voting, different methods to cast a vote, election fraud and the role of exit polls. We will look at projections for the Congressional races and the Presidential race & look at some trends that may give us a clue as to who the eventual winner may be. We will also examine a few close presidential races from the past and their outcome.


Don't forget to bring a snack to share for our Election Eve party. The McKeegans will provide juices and soda and parents can join us anytime after 8:30 PM when we will finish class and watch early returns and projections.

Homework Assignment for Week 11
Students are to read and answer questions about four columns or articles concerning this year’s election cycle. Paul Likoudis examines the role of the Catholic Vote in this year’s election in his article, “Catholic Consciences Under Siege” found here. Cal Thomas is his article “We the People” found here, examines what the federal judiciary would look like under a Barack Obama administration. And Thomas Sowell asks “Are Facts Obsolete?” in his article here. Finally, Ellen Goodman puts a Halloween spin on these last days leading to the election in her column “The Democrats’ Case of the Jitters” found here.During class on November 4, you will receive a homework sheet with questions to be answered from each of these articles.