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Let me apologize in advance for the obscenity in this article, however I feel it's important to see how the relationship between a candidate's platform and constituents is a two-way street. After portraying an anti-gay stance in 2003, a sex columnist and gay rights activist called for a competition to give new meaning to the word "Santorum", which they did. The article follows the consequences of Santorum's statement.

Can someone PLEASE explain to me why gay rights are still a matter of DEBATE!? Especially in political campaigns... WHY do people care so much about taking a firm stand against homosexuality? What difference does it make in their lives? ça me dépasse...

Religion for one: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLdbKexBmnUocZs2bIf2PZhnfK5w?docId=9cc9c843b9014ed585c62d0343071876

This article is heavy on the Economics side, however, very contentious theories about the re-election of incumbent presidents places a very heavy emphasis on the economic situation, immediate manifestations of it, mainly the state of the job market. This is a factor that falls outside the direct control of political communication campaigns, but is usually spun in a certain way.

His plan is to lay a crafty trap, according to political analyst Stéphane Rozès. Struggling to catch frontrunner François Hollande, Sarkozy is seeking to "dramatise" the election. "He is saying in substance: 'In May, it will be more or chaos,'" Rozès tells Europe1.

Post-election reaction from the other side of the world. Russian leftists call for another election. Not concerning a campaign per se, but portrays the backlash of "unsatisfactory" elections, and a hopefully democratic resolution to it (contrast with Lebanon)

The Republican Campaign Trail Weekend Update. Santorum seems to be in the lead for Southern electors. Make sure to watch the video, it's a great compliment to the text. Mississipi and Alabama follow Tuesday so let's keep an eye out.

On Saturday March 10, 2012, the Lebanese Kataeb Student Sector organized a protest to the new history book proposed by the government. The book, which ignores the plight and sacrifices of a large slice of the Lebanese people throughout Lebanese history, the Kataeb included, was signed on by a government committee and was to enter a vote for its official recognition. What was a peaceful demonstration in Beirut's central district quickly turned violent when the Lebanese security forces suddenly obstructed the demonstration's originally approved course.

Nothing fancy..This provides a countdown till the final elections, analysis, online polls and election updates.. A good place to check from time to time to know whats going on and what people are saying.

Stuff we used in the Super PAC's presentation back when diigo wasn't there, maybe they would still come handy

Clear and makes it simple :)

Long but should be a good read.

Al jazeera's detailed updated on all steps of the US elections

This may not be a political campaign, but Invisible Children has created an ingenious advocacy campaign. My Facebook newsfeed is dominated by KONY 2012 today. Take a look. Here's the actual website: http://s3.amazonaws.com/kony2012/kony-4.html

Definitely worth following #stopkony stream line tonight... Interesting tweets & RTs...

This is definitely a political communication campaign! You can do an interesting critical analysis and reach very interesting conclusions concerning political communication campaigns. I would be glad if we can briefly discuss this tomorrow in class. (I know 50 minutes are not enough to have discussions and go over theories so I hope we'll have time for both Kony and Obama discussions)

Al jazeera's news on whats happening in Senegal

Since were discussing polls and french elections

Some data related to the effect of media on voters

François Hollande, the leftwing French presidential frontrunner, is to stage a high-profile campaign visit to London aimed at boosting his international profile and explaining his drive to rein in the excesses of world finance. The former Socialist party leader, who has never served in government, is engaged in an increasingly bruising election fight with Nicolas Sarkozy before the first-round vote in April.