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African American Legislative Day Youth Program 2008

Feb. 4, 2008

 

Youth Caucus at Saint Martins College in Lacey

Background

African American Legislative Day 2008 included a Youth Caucus where students learned about the presidential caucuses and the electoral college.  More than 750 Students in grades 6 through 12 came from schools as far south as Vancouver and as far north as Marysville to participate.  Each table of students used an electronic voting device to enter group decisions on issues and candidates.

 

Electronic Voting

Noted pollster Stuart Elway of Elway Research developed the survey questions and conducted the electronic voting exercises.  Educational slideshows, background materials for students and teachers, entertainment, stage production, and program logistical support were provided by a team of consultants, including Reco Bembry, Isom Taylor, David Elfalan, and Steve Snead.  James Hampton and Blia Lee coordinated AmeriCorps volunteers from City Year who assisted Elway and the students throughout the day. 

 

• Youth Photo Highlights

 

Youth Caucus Voting Results

• Intro Slide

• Survey Process

• If the Iraq war were ended, where do you think the money now being spent on the war should be spent?

• With regard to the environment, do you think there is . . . ?

• What should be the main role of government with regard to the economy?

• In this election there is a serious African American candidate for President.  For you personally is this fact . . . ?

• In this election there is a serious woman candidate for President.  For you personally is this fact . . . ?

• Who should be the nominee for the Republican Party for president?

• Who should be the nominee for the Democratic Party for president?

• Who should be the next President of the United States?

 

 

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