American Political Science Assn.

September 2, 2010

3 Programs

Obama Administration Speeches and Rhetoric

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Political speechwriters and other communications professionals talked about the rhetoric used by President Obama in his public speeches. Among the topics they addressed were the speech writing .. Read More
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1 hour, 41 minutes

Tags: Obama, Barack, Presidency, Public Relations
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Length: 01:41:27

Speakers

  • Hart, Roderick

    Dean University of Texas at Austin->College of Communication

  • Jamieson, Kathleen

    Professor University of Pennsylvania->Annenberg School for Communication

  • LaFleur, Vinca

    Speech Writer White House

  • Lim, Elvin

    Assistant Professor Wesleyan University->Government Department

  • McConnell, John

    Speech Writer White House->Office of the Vice President

  • Shesol, Jeff

    Speech Writer White House

  • Shogan, Colleen

    Assistant Director Congressional Research Service->Government and Finance Division

Tea Party Movement and Government

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Panelists talked about Tea Party political groups and their impact on the government.

This programs was interrupted briefly when the building was evacuated due to a fire alarm.
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1 hour, 32 minutes

Tags: Third Parties
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Length: 01:32:12
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President Obama and the Democratic Congress

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Political scientists spoke about the the Obama administration's legislative agenda and how the Democratic Congress responded to it. Among the topics they addressed were the level of partisanship in .. Read More
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1 hour, 45 minutes

Tags: Presidency, Legislative Branch
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Length: 01:45:06
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Speakers

  • Binder, Sarah

    Professor George Washington University->Political Science

  • Mann, Thomas

    Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Governance Studies Program

  • Mayhew, David

    Professor Yale University->Political Science

  • Smith, Steven

    Professor Washington University in St. Louis