C-SPAN’s “Road to the White House” Bus Tour Hits Campaign Trail to Track Action in 2008 Presidential Election
Students, staff and faculty at the University of New Mexico can be among the first in the nation to see C-SPAN’s new Campaign 2008 Bus as part of the “Road to the White House” tour, when the 45-foot long mobile production studio makes a stop at the Student Union Building Monday, April 16. The bus will be parked near the southeast entrance to the SUB from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus is on the campaign trail to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s comprehensive political coverage, traveling to major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states, touring state capitols, and also conducting educational programs for teachers and students.
“With early interest in presidential politics growing we’re excited to get on the road now with the brand new Campaign 2008 Bus,” said Stephanie Green, marketing representative for the network. “As the political network of record, we’re excited to offer a variety of resources for educators, students, first-time voters and the general public as part of our extensive coverage of the 2008 presidential elections.”
In addition, the bus will make a stop at Gov. Bill Richardson’s for President headquarters in Albuquerque at 111 Lomas Blvd. N.W. on Monday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The local stops, in partnership with Comcast, are part of the bus’s inaugural “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s renowned political program that marks its 20th year on the air in 2008.
“Comcast is committed to education in the communities we serve, and we know that technology and programming like C-SPAN can help teachers bring lessons to life, said Chris Dunkeson, vice president and general manager for Comcast’s Northern New Mexico area. “Through presentations and other events aboard the bus, students, educators and community members can learn how C-SPAN’s unique public affairs programming can be used to enhance learning in the classroom.”
A revamped version of the network’s award-winning School Bus, the Campaign 2008 bus sports a new exterior design wrap in election themes along with interior modifications that include the latest television production equipment.
For more information on the C_SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus visit:
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu