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1/23/08-Death of Benazir Bhutto

-Caucuses-Fear of Recession

Death of Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto, the ex-president and prime minister candidate of Pakistan, was assassinated Thursday, 12/27/07.

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The attack that occurred on 12/27 was on Bhutto, pictured above.

The suicide bombs involved in the Bhutto attack killed 20 people.

Bhutto had just left a campaign for the PPP. She stood up through her bullet-proof car’s sunroof to wave.

She was shot at, and shortly after explosives were set off, killing 20 people around her.

Many people fear for Pakistan’s future now that Bhutto is dead.

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The Attack

Al Queda stated that they were the ones who planned the attack.

Bhutto’s actual cause of death is uncertain, leading to different theories.

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Bhutto, whose candidacy for Prime Minister promised democracy and peace in Pakistan, was killed by Al Queda. She was a target because of her controversial ideas.

The Death

-Bhutto’s death triggered mourning internationally.-Riots broke out after her death, resulting in 20 more deaths.

Two men suspected of being the attackers.

The After-EffectSource Unknown

After Bhutto’s death, riots broke out in Pakistan.

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Caucuses and Primaries-Four caucuses and primaries have so far been held across the nation-These will determine whose name will appear on the ballot as the candidate for his or her party

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The two leading democratic candidates, Obama and Clinton, each are relying on different messages. Clinton has experience while Obama promises change.

Results

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Caucus-goers sit in the part of the room designated to the candidate they support.

-Obama’s opposing candidates adapted his message of change in order to increase voter

support-The candidates left are:

Democrats: Republicans:Obama McCainClinton HuckabeeEdwards Giuliani

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The message of change has become more popular as the caucuses go on.

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Recession Fears-Recent studies have shown that 3/4 of Americans think we are or will be in a recession in 2008.

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Many economists believe that our

economy is beyond the help of the plans Bush

is proposing.

-Americans are afraid of slipping into a recession, therefore are spending less. Without normal levels of consumer activity, the

economy is suffering.

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Economists fear the “dead” economy is beyond repair, especailly if consumer

activity decreases.

-Economist hold hold housing and credit markets, housing slump, mortgage difficulties, high gas prices, and the Iraq war responsible for the recession, as well as lowered consumer activity.

Americans and economists fear a recession. Over 70% of Americans think we are in a recession or will be in a recession in 2008.

Cause of Recessionhttp://www.money.cnn.com