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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. It was Richard Nixon and John Kennedy who got the first presidential debates going back in 19-60. They squared off 4 times in front of a television audience of nearly 250 million viewers. A lot has changed since then - for one thing television viewership is down -- substantially. Critics charge the debates lack spontaneity.and tough questioning. The two major parties are accused of running the events like theatrical productions. There's a new book out entitled, "No Debate". It argues that the Commission On Presidential Debates took control and subsequently handed the debates over to the Democratic and Republican parties. Producer Phil Vaughn had the chance to talk with the author at Harvard law School. |
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For additional information on George Farah's book and the topic of Open Debates, log on to our web site at WWW.NHPTV.ORG. |
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With barely a month before Election Day, the presidential debates could be a key factor for un-decided voters. And, some experts say those voters will "decide" the election. But, will Young people play a key role in the decision? 18-to 24 year olds are less than HALF as likely as their elders to vote. Which is why they are the target of one of the largest voter registration campaigns in U-S history. Organizations looking to get out the vote have been working the college circuit in NH -- trying to educate young people on how to overcome some of the barriers to student voting. Here to talk about that and the various projects underway are: Mika Stark, Director of Civic Education at the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, Jeffrey Sullivan, a state representative from Manchester, and Erika Staff, the University Outreach Director for the "New Voters Project". Welcome everyone. Q MIKKAH StarK: We've seen a steady decline in Voting, especially among YOUNG people. It's DOWN one-third since 18-year-olds were given the vote 3 decades ago. WHY -- the decline?? |
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Q ERIKA STAFF: You're a recent college grad. What's your SENSE on why young people don't vote -- and what is YOUR organization doing to turn that around? how do you deal with that? Q REP SULLIVAN: You were elected in 2002, one of the YOUNGEST members of the legislature. What motivated YOU to run? How were you received at the legislature? Q MIKE-a STARK: Your mission is CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. : You're involved with a voter registration drive called "Count Me In". What's the connection between the registration drive and the College President's parking space. Q We also have some pictures of a conference today on the ABC's Of Voter Education at St Anselm College. Some students say they don't vote because the rules are too CONFUSING. ** What are the LOGISTICS of getting young people to register here in New Hampshire? Q ERIKA: I understand you CAN'T actually REGISTER people. How are you getting the message out? Students were asking: How do I prove my residency? Q We've seen voter projects in the past -- NOTHING has worked. Not easier registration, Not appeals from celebrities. Why will THIS election be any different?? ** Isn't it true THE HARDER you work to register someone, the higher the risk they won't vote? Q JEFFERY SULLIVAN: What's the most effective way to reach young voters? Q ERIKA: A brochure for the "New Voters Project" says: "Make Them Pay Attention to Us." What does that mean? Why do young people feel that no one is paying attention to them? What needs to change? Q JEFF/MIKE-AH/ ERIKA: Is the goal to have MORE young voters -- or better-informed ones? Are young people underrepresented in polls? For example, many use cell phones. Are they being contacted? Q Where are young people getting their information about candidates? Mika, you are presenting discussions on the presidential debates differently. How is that? MIKKAH STARK, ERIKA STAFF & JEFFERY SULLIVAN |
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That is it for this edition of our program. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state will discuss this week's top stories. I hope you'll join us. |
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So far, the state's first - in - the nation prestidential primary - - appears to be safe in 2008. NH's primary, of cousre kicks off the presidential campaign season - - and, for those working behind the scenes - - it can be a life changing experience Primarily NH is a new book that documents a year in the lives of presidential campaign staffers. Through words and pictures - - photographer Meryl Levin and Political Activist Will Kanteres capture life on the campaign trail. They're here to share the journey with us. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/30/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: LENGTH: 12:18 Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. It was Richard Nixon and John Kennedy who got the first presidential debates going back in 19-60. They squared off 4 times in front of a television audience of nearly 250 million viewers. A lot has changed since then - for one thing television viewership is down -- substantially. Critics charge the debates lack spontaneity.and tough questioning. The two major parties are accused of running the events like theatrical productions. There's a new book out entitled, "No Debate". It argues that the Commission On Presidential Debates took control and subsequently handed the debates over to the Democratic and Republican parties. Producer Phil Vaughn had the chance to talk with the author at Harvard law School. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: George Farah\Author, No Debate |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/30/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: LENGTH: 13:40 With barely a month before Election Day, the presidential debates could be a key factor for un-decided voters. And, some experts say those voters will "decide" the election. But, will Young people play a key role in the decision? 18-to 24 year olds are less than HALF as likely as their elders to vote. Which is why they are the target of one of the largest voter registration campaigns in U-S history. Organizations looking to get out the vote have been working the college circuit in NH -- trying to educate young people on how to overcome some of the barriers to student voting. Here to talk about that and the various projects underway are: Mika Stark, Director of Civic Education at the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, Jeffrey Sullivan, a state representative from Manchester, and Erika Staff, the University Outreach Director for the "New Voters Project". PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Lora Wondolowski \League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Mica Stark\St. Anselm College's Institute of Politics Rep. Jeffrey Sullivan\ Manchester Erika Staaf\New Voters Project |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/30/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: LENGTH: 13:40 With barely a month before Election Day, the presidential debates could be a key factor for un-decided voters. And, some experts say those voters will "decide" the election. But, will Young people play a key role in the decision? 18-to 24 year olds are less than HALF as likely as their elders to vote. Which is why they are the target of one of the largest voter registration campaigns in U-S history. Organizations looking to get out the vote have been working the college circuit in NH -- trying to educate young people on how to overcome some of the barriers to student voting. Here to talk about that and the various projects underway are: Mika Stark, Director of Civic Education at the Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, Jeffrey Sullivan, a state representative from Manchester, and Erika Staff, the University Outreach Director for the "New Voters Project". PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Lora Wondolowski \League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Mica Stark\St. Anselm College's Institute of Politics Rep. Jeffrey Sullivan\ Manchester Erika Staaf\New Voters Project |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Thursday, September 30, 2004: We taped this show on Wednesday the 29th because of the production retreat on Thursday. We had three guests come in at 6pm. We started the show at 6:15pm. We finished just after 6:45pm. |
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have youth voter discussion release |