Winthrop/ETV Poll - August 2008

On Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m., just prior to the opening of the Democratic Convention, “The Big Picture” presents the results from the latest Winthrop/ETV Poll. In groundbreaking style, the poll includes data from respondents in 11 Southern states on a vast array of topics, from which presidential candidate they favor, to their take on whether our country is on the right track; to whether a VP candidate from the South would influence their vote; to their beliefs about the environment and race relations.

The 11 states polled are Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, NC, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Florida and South Carolina.

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Thursday - August 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Democratic Convention

As the race for the White House heats up, The Big Picture travels with the South Carolina Delegation to Denver, Colorado for the official kick off to the 2008 Presidential election.

We will examine the role South Carolina plays on the convention and the upcoming election, talk with national political leaders and journalists about South Carolina’s impact, and speak to various members of the party and delegation about what this historic event means to them.

Beryl Dakers serves as special co-host from Columbia.

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Thursday - August 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Republican Convention

The Big Picture leaves the Democrats in Colorado and travels with the South Carolina Republican Delegation to Minneapolis, Minnesota to the GOP’s official kick off to the 2008 Presidential election.

We will examine the role South Carolina plays on the convention and the upcoming election, talk with national political leaders and journalists about South Carolina’s impact, and speak to various members of the party and delegation about what this historic event means to them.

Beryl Dakers serves as special co-host from Columbia.

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Thursday - September 04, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Virtual Schools / Convention Preview

From the classroom to the living room, The Big Picture takes an in-depth look at Virtual Schools, the newest development in high school education. Learning English, Math and History is catching the technology bug and allowing students from all walks of life and in any situation to earn high school credits without leaving the comfort of their home.

And with less than 2 weeks before we travel to Denver and Minneapolis, we sit down with The State newspaper’s political reporters to preview The Democratic and Republican National Conventions

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Thursday - August 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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H.L. Hunley

It's been 8 years since the raising of the HL Hunley submarine off the coast of Charleston, SC. What has been happening in all those years?

The Big Picture met with leading scientists from around the world dedicated to preserving the Hunley and all the artifacts unveiled during the excavation. Not only that, but thanks to the newly formed Clemson Restoration Institute, the science that is being done in the lab may one day prevent the collapse of metal fatigued bridges, keep the hulls of ships clear of harmful mollusks and reveal other exciting advances.

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Thursday - August 07, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Cyber Crimes

As social networking on the internet continues to gain popularity in the younger demographics, The Big Picture looks at what South Carolina is doing to keep our children safe. How much do you moderate your child’s internet usage? Vote Now or View the Results

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Thursday - July 31, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Oil Drilling / Gas Crisis

Four day work weeks, carpooling, canceled vacations… the rising cost of gas is affecting everyone from business and government to everyday citizens. Will off-shore drilling bring a reprieve? Is it the answer? How did we get here and where do we go now?

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Thursday - July 24, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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The Catawba River

The Catawba River was recently named America's most endangered river by the advocacy group American Rivers. The Big Picture looks at the preservation of this river and the citizens that depend on it.

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Thursday - July 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm
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Tourism in South Carolina

The Big Picture takes a look at what makes South Carolina a top tourist location.

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Thursday - July 10, 2008 at 7:30 pm (Repeat)
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