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APSA/REP Webconference on The 2008 Election: Race, Ethnicity, and Political Behavior

Current cover of PS featuring a picture of Barack Obama touching John McCain on the shoulder

See also, the
October '08 symposia in
PS: Political Science and Politics
on gender, race,
and the 2008 elections.

APSA Webconference on the 2008 Election
Race, Ethnicity, and Political Behavior
Friday, November 21
2:30-4:00 EST

APSA and its Organized Section on Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (REP) co-sponsored a free webconference on the "The 2008 Election: Race, Ethnicity, and Political Behavior."  All interested parties were invited to participate in this informal discussion.

The 2008 presidential campaign and election season was historical for numerous reasons, not the least of which is the fact that this election marks the first time that an African American individual has been elected President of United States. What does this election mean for the future study of race and politics in America?

Taking a closer look at 2008 political behavior and opinion, panelists will share their thoughts on the following questions: Did political science theories on race and politics predict this outcome? What policy issues were important to individuals from racial and ethnic groups? Which candidate won the support of various race and ethnic groups and how? What does this election result mean for the future of the study of race and politics? What new research questions will political scientists address as a result of the 2008 presidential election? 

Panelists

  • Dr. Karthick Ramakrishnan, University of California, Riverside
  • Dr. David Wilson, University of Delaware
  • Dr. Anna C. Sampaio, University of Colorado, Denver
  • Dr. John A. Garcia, University of Arizona

Conference Recording

You can download a recording of the conference at:

http://cotelcocave.syr.edu/play_recording.html?recordingId=1227129439460_1227292406418

When you click the link, you may be asked to download and install the Java softwared needed to produce the features used in the conference--audio, video (slide presentations), roll call of attendees, etc. 

On some browsers, you may have to give permission to download the files.  When asked whether to Open or Save the download files, choose "Open."  Once the Java program starts, it will display a popup of the session window.  After a few seconds, the audio will begin.

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