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Campaign Battleground
Hosted by The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron · EN
A bipartisan research and teaching institute at The University of Akron, dedicated to increasing understanding of the political process with special emphasis on political parties, grassroots activity, and ethical behavior.
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The Bliss Angle - "State of the Races"
Aug 31, 201600:30:44Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode of the Bliss Angle, Bliss Institute students Alex Pavloff and Sarah Yusufi discuss the state of the 2016 election races not only in Ohio, but also in other states through the country. The topics discussed were the current state of the Ohio Senate race between Ted Strickland and Rob Portman, as well as other contested Congressional races, and the current state of the general election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and why their supporters are voting for them.
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The Bliss Angle - "Trump Rally"
Aug 23, 201600:19:37Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode of the Bliss Angle, graduate student Alex Pavloff and Bliss Director John Green discuss the Donald Trump rally that occurred at the University of Akron on August 22, 2016. The topics discussed were what are the advantages Trump gives to working white voters in Ohio, how he appeals to non-white voters in Ohio, and how his rally speech differed from previous speeches.
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The Bliss Angle - "General Election Discussion"
Aug 11, 201600:19:37Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we interview Bliss Institute Director, Dr. John Green, on the state of the 2016 general presidential election. The topics discussed are whether the Trump campaign has derailed, whether third party candidates will make a big affect to the election, and what the conventions did to help both candidates.
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The Bliss Angle - "RNC & DNC"
Aug 4, 201600:28:56Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Bliss Institute students, Sarah Yusufi and Caleb Anderson, talk about their experiences at the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.
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"RNC Convention"
Jul 14, 201600:16:03Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we interview Dr. David Cohen on what to expect at the 2016 Republican National Convention. He discussed who he believes Donald Trump's Vice Presidential pick would be, along with what is going to be happening at the Convention itself.
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Bliss Angle - "Earned Media"
Jun 29, 201600:17:29Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we interview Dr. Steve Brooks of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. He discussed the importance of the media in the presidential race and what candidates need to do to receive media attention.
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The Bliss Angle - "Minority Parties"
Jun 23, 201600:17:11Tap to summarizeThis episode, we interviewed the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Director, Dr. John Green. He discussed the impact of minority parties in national elections and how this year's election could be important for any third-party candidates.
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Bliss Angle - "International Campaign Fellowship"
Jun 15, 201600:15:17Tap to summarizeThis episode we interviewed Jerry Austin - The Director of the International Campaign Fellowship. He discussed the one of a kind program that the Bliss Institute is offering this summer for intenrational students. Producer: David J. Matheny
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