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American Democracy
Conference

On November 29th and January 24th, the University of Virginia Center for Politics hosted its 20th Annual American Democracy Conferences. Join Larry Sabato and a host of political panelists for a lively discussion about this year’s elections and its effects on political parties, public policy and the nation as a whole.

These events are free and open to the public.

 

 

 

Thursday, November 29, 2018
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jack Morton Auditorium | George Washington University
805 21st Street NW, Washington DC 20052

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:30 am: Doors Open

9:00 am: Welcoming Remarks Larry Sabato UVA Center for Politics – Director

9:10 am: – 9:30 am: Interview – Congressman Adam Schiff (D, CA – 28) & Larry J. Sabato 9:30 am: Panel I -The Midterm: What did they mean? Where are we headed?
Moderator – Nia – Malika Henderson CNN – Senior political reporter
Panelists:

  • Glen Bolger, Public Opinion Strategies – Republican Pollster

  • Maria Cardona, Democratic Strategist & CNN – Commentator

  • Kyle Kondik, Sabato’s Crystal Ball – Managing Editor

  • Symone Sanders, CNN Commentator

11:15 am: Keynote Speaker – Senator Ted Cruz,U.S. Senator for Texas (R)

11:45 am: Panel II The Political Road Ahead

Moderator – Robert Costanational political reporter for The Washington Post, moderator of PBS’s “Washington Week,” and political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC

Panelists:

  • Donna Brazile, DNC – Former chairwoman & Political strategist

  • Juleanna Glover, Ridgely/Walsh – CEO

  • Chris LaCivita, GOP Political Strategist

  • Johnathan Martin, NY Times – National Political Correspondent

  • Cliff Young, Ipsos – President of U.S. public affairs

1:00 pm: End of Conference

 

Thursday, January 24, 2019
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Alumni Hall | University of Virginia
211 Emmet Street South, Charlotteville, VA 22903

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:30 am: Doors Open

9:00 am: Keynote Address by Terry McAuliffe, Former Governor of Virginia

10:00 am – 11:30 am: Panel Discussion – Trump at the Midterm of His Presidency
Moderator – Christine Mahoney, Batten School Professor Panelist
Panelists:

  • Paul Begala, Democratic strategist who serves as a political contributor for CNN
  • Jamelle Bouie, Opinions Columnist for New York Times
  • Kate Obenshain, Commentator for Fox News & CNBC
  • David Ramadan, Former Virginia House Delegate and Professor at GMU

11:30 am: Lunch

12:00 pm: Keynote Address by Karl Rove, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bush

2:00 pm: End of Conference