Cox Communications and C-SPAN Networks are teaming up to host “Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour” on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach and on Wednesday, September 24, at Menchville High School in Newport News. Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour will provide high school upper class men at Landstown and Menchville with the opportunity to debate the platforms of Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain and Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama. Students will also participate in a mock presidential election and tour the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus.
“With 2008 being a major election year, Cox wants to engage area youth in the electoral process and encourage them to voice their opinions. And we are excited to be part of the educational process with this partnership with C- SPAN” said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Mr. McCollum will also moderate the debate.
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