Write an essay assessing why the winners won (featured House and Governor’s race) and the losers lost in the 2002 Texas general election. Include the role of: money, message, media and get out the vote strategy. Include your view of the film

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Peggy Connally

Govt 2306

Film: “Last Man Standing: Politics Texas Style” (2004)

Film shown in class Oct 9 / Due: Oct 30

*5-10 pts (partial credit given)

Assignment: Write an essay assessing why the winners won (featured House and Governor’s race) and

the losers lost in the 2002 Texas general election. Include the role of: money, message, media and get out

the vote strategy. Include your view of the film. Use the grid below to take notes. *5 pts for one election

(1.5 pg minimum) or 10 pts for both elections (3 pg minimum). Upload a file to the Unit 2

assignment box. Safe Assign used.

Grid to take film notes: 2002 Texas House Race and the Texas Governor’s Race

Money Message Media Strategy

Tx House –

Rose (D)

Tx House –

Green (R)

Money Message Media Strategy

Tx Gov –

Sanchez (D)

Tx Gov

Perry (R )