Newspaper and Magazine Articles

(2007). In praise of the primaries. Economist, 385(8560), 15-16.

The Economist is a reputable weekly newspaper featuring unsigned articles that are the works various editors and journalists employed by the publication. This piece describes the role of primaries and caucuses in nominating a candidate for president. The authors note the importance of states such as Iowa and New Hampshire and discuss how their relatively small populations force candidates to play politics face-to-face which often reveals who has the necessary charisma and who does not. The article provides an in-depth scope into the historic and current role, importance, and reason for the primaries and caucuses and would be useful for research on the nominating process.

Cannon, C. M. (2007). Think the media is out to get you? Campaigns & Elections, 28(12), 34-37.

Unlike any other publication, Campaigns & Elections is entirely devoted to covering every aspect of the election process. Author Carl Cannon is one of the most respected political journalist in the country and is currenlty the editor of Reader's Digest; the most circulated magazine in the U.S. In this piece, Cannon describes to readers the intricacies and challenges of press relations on the campaign trail regarding candidate coverage. He offers several suggestions of how to repsond in certain situations and provides a valuable journalist's perspective in dealing with campaign staff. He advises those working on campaigns to be open and honest. Cannon touches on the intertwined relationship politics and the media have in today's age.

Wayne, L. (2008). Union spends heavily for Obama in primaries. New York Times (1/1/1985 to present), [No Volume/Issue], 16-16.

The New York Times is one of the most widely read publications in the world. The paper is an excellent source for all national political news, including top-notch campaign coverage. This article discusses the enormous impact organized unions can have on an election. Recently, the Service Employees International Union has thrown its support behind Senator Obama in his bid for the White House. This piece describes how the money and sheer number of members the union provides are a great asset in the remaining primaries. Author Leslie Wyne does a great job in articulating how and why union support is vital to any serious candidate seeking a Democatreic nomination for a national office.