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POL S 317: Racial and Ethnic Politics in the U.S.
Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 - 1:20 pm, Kane Hall 220
Professor: Matt A. Barreto
Email: mbarreto@washington.edu
Office: Gowen 139
Office Hours: Wed. 9:00 – 11:00 am
FALL 2008: Required Readings for Class
Week 1:
MBDA for Sept 30
Lowe & Zhao for Sept 30
Hobbs & Stoops for Sept 30 (pp 71-111 only)
For October 2:
The Bradley Effect is still in effect
The Latino Vote is pro-Clinton, not anti-Obama
Does Obama have an Asian Problem?
Did Obama’s Speech Reach the Voters He Needs?
Obama and Race - Follow up to Philadelphia Speech on Race
McCain Camp: Obama Playing the Race Card
Race issue moves to center of campaign
Why Obama benefits when the campaign turns to race
Racial views steer some white Dems away from Obama
Blacks, whites show prejudices along racial divide
"Call Me" Ad Against Harold Ford in Tennessee in 2006
"Celebrity" Ad Against Barack Obama in 2008
"Obama's Friends" Ad Against Obama in 2008
Week 2:
Dovi for Oct. 7
For October 9th
More analysis of the Harold Ford "call me"
Jesse Helms, John McCain and the Mark of the White Hands
Dukakis: McCain using same race tactics as ‘Willie Horton’ ad
Willie Horton Ad Maker Goes Web 2.0 With Attacks Against Obama
Gregoire declares campaign ad racist
Racism isn't major issue in 2008 campaign
Jesse Helms Hands Ad - 1990
Willie Horton Ad - 1988
Vernon Robinson Illegal Immigrant Ad
Pete Wilson 1994 "They keep coming"
Week 3:
UW Common Book: About the Devil's Highway
14 Immigrants Die in Dessert
Immigrant Saves American Boy in Arizona Dessert, and more here
Week 5:
Tate - Ch 3 for Oct 28
Tate - Ch 1 for Oct 30
Tate - Ch 2 for Oct 30
Week 6:
FOR ELECTION DAY: NOV 4
Will young voters seize the day
Can McCain run the table to win?
Obama's Aunt Overstays Visa
Racism's effect on poll results?
Racism is alive and well in PA
Cautious optimism in Black America
Week 8:
Voting Rights Act for Nov 18
Affirmative Action for Nov 20
Divided Court Limits use of Race for Nov 20
Week 9:
Racial Profiling in Missouri for Nov 25
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