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Democrat Chris Van Hollen made headlines two years ago when he defeated long-time U.S. representative Connie Morella. Now, Charles Floyd wants to win the seat back for Republicans. They both join Kojo in-studio.
Chuck Floyd, Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (MD District 8)
Rep. Chris Van Hollen, U.S. House of Representatives (D-Maryland, 8th District)
Ward 2 incumbent Jack Evans had no competition in the Democratic primary election, but he's up against two challengers this November. Find out who's running to represent the area of D.C. that stretches from Georgetown to the U.S. Capitol.
Jack Evans, D.C. Council member (D-Ward 2); Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Revenue
Jesse James Price, Sr., Ward 2 Republican candidate for D.C. Council
Jay Houston Marx, Ward 2 Statehood Green candidate for D.C. Council
After you win a local science fair, then what? Well, if you're lucky you end up competing in the Extreme Einstein Challenge -- a part of the Discovery Channel's Young Scientist Challenge. Hear from some of the participants taking part this week.
Michele Glidden, Director of Education Programs, Science Service
Steve "Jake" Jacobs, Head Judge, Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge; also Board Member, National Science Teachers Association
Julia Fanning, 7th grade student, The Buckner Fanning Christian School, in Mission Springs, Texas; and a Finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
David Westrich, 8th grade student, St. Vincent de Paul Parish School in Herculaneum, Missouri; also a Finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
Supporters of the Electoral College say it gives more power to states that might otherwise be ignored in a presidential election. Detractors say the "all or nothing" approach in each state doesn't accurately reflect the nation's collective will. On the heels of the photo-finish 2000 election, we look at attempts to reform the Electoral College, including a new voter initiative in Colorado that could turn the established system on its head.
Rob Richie, Executive Director, Center for Voting and Democracy
John Fortier, Research Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Katy Atkinson, Director, Coloradoans Against a Really Stupid Idea
Julie Brown, Campaign Director, Make Your Vote Count
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