NOW Newsletter - 9.5.08: A Republican Reinvention?

NOW Newsletter - 9.5.08: A Republican Reinvention?
Sept. 4, 2008 - From: "NOW Update" <NOW-Update@thirteen.org>

NOW with David Brancaccio | PBS
NOW Newsletter: Friday, September 5, 2008 (Check local listings)

2008: A Republican Reinvention?
John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate in part to appease his party's strongly conservative base. With the Republican right wing weighing so much influence, where does that leave prominent moderate Republicans? Is there room for them in the GOP? NOW explores the issue with insight from Christine Todd Whitman.

» About the Show - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/435/index.html

Amy Goodman on her Convention Arrest
David Brancaccio talks to award-winning radio and television host Amy Goodman, who was arrested while questioning police about the detention of two of her show's producers during protests of the Republican National Convention. Goodman has called the police presence "overly aggressive." Her arrest was caught on tape and circulated around the Internet.

Goodman shares her experience with NOW and talks about freedom of the press, the role of the police, and what happens when the two intersect.

» Watch the Interview - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/435/index.html#goodman

Another Side of Sarah Palin
NOW on PBS interviewed Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin about her efforts to clean up corruption in Alaska in a story that aired in August. Get a peek into Palin's personality and her feelings about Big Oil and ethics.

» Watch the Video - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/434/video-webex.html

Interview: RedState's Erick Erickson
In a web-exclusive interview, RedState Managing Editor Erick Erickson talks about how bloggers like him are working hand-in-hand with Republican candidates to get their message out.

» Watch the Interview - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/435/Erick-Erickson.html

Election 2008 Classroom Activities
NOW Classroom presents all-new lesson activities to help students understand the truth and core values behind the 2008 political campaigns. Share them with a teacher you know to inspire critical thinking and free expression in America's classrooms!

» See the Activities - http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/elections.html

Election Cartoon Caption Contest
Put your own words to our September political cartoon for a chance to win a NOW DVD! While you're there, check out the hilarious captions from previous contests.

» Enter Your Caption - http://www.pbs.org/now/php/cartoons.php?image_date=2008-09-01



David's Himalayan Travel Journal
On Day 9, David and Conrad take dips in the historic Ganges River amid floating chunks of ice. David trekked to India to investigate global warming. His reports are exclusively online.

» See Day 9 - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/435/india-journal9.html

Your Turn
Online Poll: Do you think Sarah Palin is qualified to serve as Vice President of the United States?
Vote - http://www.pbs.org/now/index.html#poll

Next Week on NOW
Some prominent ministers say they are tired of fighting culture wars over and over for the Republicans, but is Senator Obama saying what they want to hear?

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I won a runner up two months in a row. I need some competition!

ON edit. My comment is in the list for this month now. Maybe I have a chance??