Road Warriors: A Political Marriage
Feb 5, 2016
For the final installment of "Road Warriors: Life on the Campaign Trail," we speak with a couple that's done just about every job on the campaign trail.
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Road Warriors: Life on the Campaign Trail
Road Warriors: Life on the Campaign Trail
"Road Warriors: Life on the Campaign Trail" examines the world behind political campaigns. From following opponents, to deciding the perfect camera angle, there is an entire industry that exists to make modern campaigns work. The interviews in this series explore the different roles, parties, and campaigns of recent cycles. While we look at what the jobs entail, the series also examines a key question: Is the professional campaign industry the best system for a modern democracy?
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