Political Spectrum

It's that time of year again-- election season.

Arizona Congressional District 2 is up for grabs: incumbent Ron Barber, and perennial contender Martha McSally will battle till November to see who will represent Southern Arizona in Congress.

Your mission: Review the candidates stances on the issues with a partner by clicking on the links.

https://mcsallyforcongress.com/category/issues/

http://ronbarberforcongress.com/issues/

1. Split your paper in two, labeling one side McSally, and the other Barber. Write down the main points made for each issue in each column.
2. After you have made a list of the points, visit this site http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/azfactcheck/. Use the box labeled "Who Said It," and find Ron Barber, and Martha McSally.
3. Write the key points about the candidates, whether they be mostly truthful, or completely false.
4. With your partner, review the claims and the fact checks that come from the azcentral.com website. Write a two paragraph response to the following: Which candidate would you vote for, and why?
5. Write a one paragraph response to the following: Why is fact checking important?