The Newberry Library (Venue Partner)
60 W Walton St
312.943.9090
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The Newberry Library
- When
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2008 (6:15pm)
- Where
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Directions: The Newberry Library is located at 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL, directly across from Chicago’s famed Washington Square Park and just a few blocks west of Michigan Avenue.
- Price
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$9
- Links
Note: Advance registration is available online.
Anyone who's ever seen the British Parliament in action knows that UK and US politics are entirely different animals. Indeed, the UK system has a more confrontational (but oh-so-eloquent) style, and the elections themselves are informed by different cultural values, histories, and political philosophies. Tonight, the Newberry hosts a discussion with Michael L. Mezey on the many differences between US and UK elections, including candidates' "likability factor" (apparently, the Brits don't vote based on who they'd rather have a beer with), the function of campaign advertising, the use of dirty tricks, and the media's role in the election season.
