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Lecture series: Domke on presidential election
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 11, Communication Department Professor and Chair David Domke, a well-known authority in political leadership, news coverage and social change, will weigh in on the 2012 presidential election in his five-part lecture series, “Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election,” presented by Seattle Arts & Lectures and the UW Alumni Association.
In preparation for the series, SAL solicited questions from patrons, and Domke chose some of his favorites to answer. Click the “answer” link to listen to each podcast.
“Given Mitt Romney's Mormon lineage, how does that stack up to past presidents and controversial religious affiliations?” ANSWER
“I've just been acquainted with the term ‘dog whistle,’ and would like more information.” ANSWER
“Do you consider any of the current Republican presidential candidates capable of getting elected and, if elected, of governing?” ANSWER
“Has President Obama lived up to his message of hope? Is the idea of getting across the message more important than fulfilling the promise of the message?” ANSWER
UWAA members receive a discount when registering for this lecture series. Read more >>
