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As the Republican National Convention convened in St. Paul on September 1, the University of Minnesota and the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs created the premier forum for independent and respected analysis and commentary during the Convention. America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention offered a series of public forums on the presidential election and American politics and a wide range of domestic and foreign policies.
The four days of panels at the Humphrey Institute presented 18 panels of rich,
substantive conversations on a wide range of topics from faith and politics and the
fall elections to domestic and foreign policy. Panels with Sen. Joe Lieberman and
Secretary Henry Kissinger filled Cowles Auditorium to capacity while lively
discussions on tax policy, climate change, health care, transportation, conservatism,
and press coverage attracted journalists and ambassadors from around the world,
delegates, policy makers and students.
All the panels remain archived. To view the archived internet broadcast, click here.
About us
Under the leadership of nationally prominent political scientist Lawrence Jacobs, the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance develops practical, independent, and non-partisan solutions to pressing political and policy challenges. Founded in 2005, CSPG fosters effective and efficient governance, increases the transparency of government processes, and rebuilds the public trust in order to counteract negative influences that threaten our democracy.
One of the unique strengths of the center is that it brings together three critical components of public governance today: objective high quality analysis, publicly visible forums, and civic engagement. Through collaboration across the public, nonprofit and private sectors, the center generates new knowledge about policy and politics, convenes public events that stimulate vigorous debate, and inspires current and emerging leaders to engage in the creation of innovative approaches to addressing the vital policy issues of our time.
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