Today in the news there were allegations that a negative ad by Hillary Clinton had darkened Obama's skin. Research and analysis of the ad showed that the entire ad was darker toned, not just Obama's skin color. What is the purpose of such allegations during a campaign year?
Discussion Question:
How do negative campaigns affect voters opinions of candidates? Do you think they play a role in how citizens vote?
Activity:
Log on to a news website (i.e. cnn.com, foxnews.com, msnbc.com, etc.). Find an article discussing negative campaigning by either Democrats or Republicans.
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