Today in class we talked about the difference between a caucus and a primary. We also looked at the advantages and disadvantages of open/closed primaries.
Homework:
1. Try to watch a few minutes of the Iowa Caucus. A good source is C-SPAN1 or C-SPAN2 (or online at CSPAN.org). Coverage begins on C-SPAN1 at 7pm, with the actual caucus beginning at 8. Coverage begins at 8 on C-SPAN2.
2. Read Chapter 8 (and then Chapter 7 and 9).
3. NO CE this week.
4. Paper due on 1/6/12
5. Extra Credit due on 1/20/12