Final AH

In The New York Times editorial by Timothy Egan entitled " They Get It " (July 16, 2008), what does Egan think that it is that they (in fly-over country) will get? Do you think most informed Americans would agree with Egan's claim that people in fly-over country "get it"? Provide examples from any of your reading, your conversations with other Americans or your experience to support your evaluation of the author's assertion.


Example of July 21, 2008 New Yorker cover in question:

"Making It: How Chicago Shaped Obama" by Ryan Lizza [New Yorker July 21, 2008]

"New Yorker Cover Under Fire" by James F. Smith at Political Intelligence

"Ya' Can't Make It Up" by Jonathan Martin at Politico