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The Game Changer: Election of 2008

Learn the inside story of how the campaigns used social media and advertising in unique ways during this time in American politics.

The election of 2008 has been called the “game change election.” The wild race featured a heroic former POW, first woman, first African-American, and first Hispanic candidates to have a realistic shot of winning and a plethora of colorful supporting characters including Joe the Plumber, Sarah Palin, and Tina Fey. Learn the inside story of how the campaigns used social media and advertising in unique ways during this groundbreaking time in American politics. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

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