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The 2008 Elections: Race, Gender, and American Voters The historic presidential nomination campaigns of Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama raise qustions about gender and racial prejudices in the United States today. Among them are what particular biases the two Democratic candidates face, how their respective campaigns are dealing with those biases, and whether or not a woman or African American can be elected president. Professor Eric A Smith will discuss these and other issues at a UCSB Affiliates Town Forum on Monday, May 5. Smith received his Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Berkeley in 1982. His research focuses on public opinion, elections, and environmental politics. The UCSB Affiliates Town Forum brings together business, professional, and other interested persons in meaningful discussion with members of the UCSB faculty on matters of current interest to the community. Date: Monday, May 5, 2008 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 21 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara Fee: $8 for UCSB Affiliates, $10 for non-members |