DartNewsOnline’s 2012 political coverage
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News
National
Get to know the presidential candidates
by Natalie Fitts
With the 2012 Presidential election today, the Dart compiled vital information about each candidate.
Conservative control or liberal law?
by Libby Hyde
STA students Gracie Fleming and Hannah McCausland discuss liberal and conservative issues.
Dart election survey
by Lauren Langdon
The Dart posted a poll on students’ class pages to learn more about their political views, 361 students took the poll.
Will mock election reflect real election?
by Lauren Langdon
History teacher Craig Whitney thought Romney would win STA’s mock election, but he does not think Romney will win the actual election.
Local
Missouri voters’ guide
by Adrianna Ohmes and Lauren Langdon
The day is here. It happens every four years. No, not leap day. Election day! Read a summary of the candidates for president that will be on Missouri’s ballot Nov. 6.
Kansas voters’ guide
by Lauren Langdon
stList of candidates on the Kansas ballot for the Nov. 6 election.
Race to the Senate: Who’s going to win?
by Christina Elias
STA government teachers Pat Sirridge and Craig Whitney weigh in on incumbent Claire McCaskill and U.S. Representative Todd Akin’s candidacy for Missouri state senator.
Opinion pieces
National
Young people should vote to be heard
(Mained)
Why is our generation not voting, and why should we?
Who’s Obama?
by Libby Hyde
Many students at STA show blatant disregard for politics. Are you informed?
Women Unite!
by Menley Brennan
Women have been gaining power for years, but our government is still primarily run by men. Women should come together and stand their ground to make a difference in the government.
Election Blog: Week 1
by Nikki Rodriguez (2011-2012 school year)
As the presidential election nears, the media has kept constant watch over the candidates for the Republican nomination.
Election Blog: Week 2
by Nikki Rodriguez (2011-2012 school year)
Tuesday April 10, presidential hopeful Rick Santorum publicly dropped his campaign for the Republican nomination.
Election blog: Cookiegate scandal, media madness
by Nikki Rodriguez (2011-2012 school year)
Last Tuesday, Republican presidential nomination candidate Mitt Romney attended an outdoor picnic event with local Pennsylvania couples to discuss political issues.
Multimedia
National
Politics vs. pop culture
by Natalie Fitts
How informed are STA girls about government and celebrities?
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Poll results
National
President and vice president: President Barack Obama and Mr. Joe Biden
Local
Missouri Senator: Claire McCaskill
Missouri U.S. Representative (District 5): Emanuel Cleaver
Missouri U.S. Representative (District 6): Sam Graves
Kansas U.S. Representative: Kevin Yoder
Missouri Governor: Jay Nixon
Kansas City School Board: Gunnar Hand
Click here to see the STA mock election results and here to see DNO’s election poll results