 C-SPAN's Campaign 2008 Bus visiting WUSTL for vice presidential debate By Gerry Everding C-SPAN's "Campaign 2008 Bus," a 45-foot long traveling television production studio that is used for political coverage and educational purposes, will be making stops in St. Louis Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 as Washington University in St. Louis hosts the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate between Republican Gov. Sarah Palin and Democrat Sen. Joe Biden.
The bus will be parked at Danforth University Center near the intersection of Wallace Drive and Forsyth Boulevard beginning the morning of Oct. 1, and will be open for visitors from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 1 and from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. When not being used to cover the vice presidential debate, the bus will be open to public for brief tours and educational programs. Students are invited to board the bus for 15-minute tours and discussions about the 2008 election. For more information, go to www.campaign2008bus.org. The C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus is traveling the nation on its inaugural "Road to the White House" tour, named after C-SPAN's signature political program. A revamped version of the network's award-winning School Bus, the Campaign 2008 Bus promotes and enhances C-SPAN's extensive political coverage by traveling to major political events in battleground states, touring state capitals, and visiting middle and high school classrooms while meeting with local political leaders and journalists, candidates and voters on the campaign trail. "With early interest in presidential politics growing we're excited to get on the road now with the Campaign 2008 Bus," said Rebecca Stewart, C-SPAN marketing representative. "As the political network of record, we're pleased to offer a variety of resources for educators, students, first-time voters and the general public as part of our extensive coverage of the 2008 presidential elections." C-SPAN, the political network of record, was created in 1979 by America's cable companies as a public service. C-SPAN is currently available in 90 million households, C-SPAN2 in 82 million households, and C-SPAN3 in more than 13 million households nationwide. For more information about C-SPAN, visit www.c-span.org. For a schedule of upcoming events and Campaign 2008 Bus stops, or to request a visit to your community, please visit www.campaign2008bus.org          Bus Facts At-A-Glance • Since its launch in January 2007, the bus has visited 43 state capitols and 239 cities overall. • Over 81,400 bus visitors since launch in January 2007. • 374 elected officials, including mayors, city council members, state legislators and governors have toured the Campaign 2008 Bus • Over 4,780 teachers have boarded the bus to learn about C-SPAN Classroom • Over 40,400 students have visited the bus to learn about C-SPAN and the 2008 Presidential campaign • The bus has been featured at 77 political events and 8 state socials studies conferences. • The bus has been featured at 134 colleges and universities and 164 high and 31 middle schools • The bus is 8.5 feet wide, 13 feet tall, and 44,000 pounds • 3 TV cameras - 2 robotically controlled and 1 handheld unit for off-bus interviews and video shoots |
