ECA is almost upon us. If you’ve looked at the program, you know that there are many interesting sessions dealing with political topics. I hope you will especially try to attend the ones sponsored by the Political Communication SIG:
Politics and Its Publics: Engaging, Segmenting, Informing
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Francis Scott Key B
A Mighty Whisper: Implications of the “Barack Obama Muslim” Rumor on Campaign, Grassroots, Media, and Presidential Communications
Thursday, Noon, Jefferson
Studies in Political Rhetoric
Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Adams
The Rhetorical Power of First Ladies: Its Sources, Constructions, and Representations
Thursday, 3:00 p.m., Jefferson
Political Women and the Power of Image
Thursday, 4:30 p.m., Jefferson
Top Papers in Political Communication
Friday, 10:30 a.m., Washington
Political Information, Political Discussion, and “Newer” Media
Friday, 1:30 p.m., Georgetown A
Irony, Protest, and Political Spectacle: A Roundtable Discussion of the “Rally to Restore Sanity” and the “March to Keep Fear Alive”
Friday, 3:00 p.m., Adams
Presidential Rhetoric and the Rhetoric of the 2010 Congressional Election
Friday, 4:30 p.m., Jefferson
BUSINESS MEETING
Friday, 6:00 p.m., Jackson
WINE & SPOTS
Friday, 7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Jackson
Politics in the Potomac Region
Saturday, 9:00 a.m., Adams
So, please join in as we tour the rooms of the presidents at the Key Bridge Marriott! And note especially the time and location of the business meeting and, right after it, Wine & Spots.
Ted Sheckels