Two Egyptian citizens visited SU to learn more about blogging in an effort to improve journalism in Arab countries, reports The Daily Orange. They will spend time in the United States blogging about the presidential election during September and October.

Demographics:

• State population (N.Y.): 19,297,729   
  
• City population (Syracuse): 139,070, small city     
  
• College enrollment: 19,084

Describe the level of political activism or malaise on your campus
Moderately politically active

Politics and Votes:     
Current Senators:

• Hilary Clinton (D)
• Charles Schumer (D)
• Open seats: 0
  

Current Representatives for your school's district(s)

• Rep. James Walsh (R) retiring; Dan Maffei (D) will challenge Dale Sweetland (R)
  
• Open seats: 1
  

Winner of 2004 presidential race

• State: Kerry
• District: Kerry
  

What are the hot races in your state, as defined by CQ Politics?

• House: 25th District-Dan Maffei (D), Dale Sweetland (R); 20th-Rep. Kristen Gillibrand (D), Sany Treadwell (R); 26th-Christopher Lee (R), Alice Kryzan (D); 29th-Rep.  John R. "Randy" Kuhl Jr. (R), Eric Massa (D)

Campus life and student issues:
Are there any political groups on campus?

• College Republicans
• College Democrats
• Students For Barack Obama

What are the big issues people are talking about on campus?
The economy, the war, gas prices, the environment

You probably have a good idea about the political climate and culture on your campus. What are you curious about on other campuses?
I would like to know how the McCain campaign is appealing to college students on different campuses. Are the college political groups focusing more on the presidential campaign or their local congressional races?