Today we discussed the polarization and changes to the American political system that started in the 1990s. We looked at the effects on the elections of 2008/2012 and the rise of the Tea party.
Gingrich and 2012 notes
Tea party article
6/11: Critically Read Newt Broke Politics (keep in mind this article is heavily biased and look for the changes he made and the results)
6/19: Last day to turn in late work (may turn in as far back as Vietnam)