Daily News Article - January 4, 2008
NOTE: Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucus. The next primary is New Hampshire on Tuesday, January 8th.
1. List the reasons given for enthusiasm among Democratic voters.
2. Why are Republican voters believed to be unenthusiastic about the Republican candidates?
3. a) What percent of Democratic caucus-goers in Iowa think their party will win the White House this year?
b) How does this compare with Republicans?
4. a) How many Democrats attended last night's Iowa caucus verses Iowa's 2004 caucus?
b) How many Republicans attended last night's Iowa caucus verses Iowa's 2000 caucus (in 2004 George W. Bush was the incumbent)?
5. a) Are you enthusiastic about your party's candidates for president? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.
6. a) Do you think your party's candidate will win the presidential election this year? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.