Politics of Tax Reform
Tax policy scholars talked about tax code, reforms needed, and the political challenges lawmakers face in changing tax policy. They focused on tax reform during the Reagan administration and…
292 viewsTax policy scholars talked about tax code, reforms needed, and the political challenges lawmakers face in changing tax policy. They focused on tax reform during the Reagan administration and…
292 viewsKarlyn Bowman talked the Republican Party’s efforts to increase its appeal to women, minorities, and younger voters. In response the 2012 election results, the Republican National Committee …
565 viewsPanelists talked about 2012 voter blocs. Topics included which groups voted for which candidates, most important election issues, how soon voters made their ballot decisions, and some of the…
1,363 viewsPanelists talked about the 2012 presidential race, voting patterns, the latest polling results, and the closest Senate and House races. They discussed Ohio and its status as a “swing” state,…
1,187 viewsParticipants talked about conservatism and the Republican Party and debated whether the party had become too extreme. Among the topics they addressed were the degree of partisan argument in …
358 viewsCharles Murray argued that white America’s classes have diverged in a way different than ever seen before. Utilizing census records from 1960 to 2000, Mr. Murray examined the growth of the c…
3,507 viewsAmerican Enterprise Institute scholars talked about the Republican 2012 presidential primaries, and President Obama’s chances of reelection. Henry Olsen and Michael Barone debated the dynami…
780 viewsSean Trende talked about congressional political shifts in 2008 and 2010, and the possibility of another shift in 2012. He also talked about his book The Lost Majority, emerging issues in th…
429 viewsTwo political scholars debated the changing of U.S. demographics and the shifting the political landscape for 2012. Ruy Teixeira argued that trends would favor Democrats. To back his claim, …
648 viewsKarlyn Bowman talked about a report on American attitudes about patriotism. The report looks at the results of several polls (recent and previous) that examined such topics as pride in Ameri…
430 viewsPanelists spoke about the first 100 days of the 112th Congress. Among the topics they addressed were debate over continuing budget resolutions, comparisons with the Republican take over of C…
162 viewsPanelists spoke about the future of political parties and election campaigns. Among the topics they addressed were potential demographic changes, independent party movements, and campaign fi…
240 viewsThe American Enterprise Institute’s election watch team talked about exit-poll results, reviewed important campaigns, previewed the new Congress, and looked at the future of the Republican, …
633 viewsScholars at the American Enterprise Institute talked about the 2010 midterm elections. They discussed voter mood, the 112th Congress, and some of the tightest House and Senate races.
189 viewsProfessor Schneider spoke about conservatism in the 20th century, and particularly the recent growth of the Tea Party. He outlined conservative movements throughout the 20th century focusing…
1,230 viewsPanelists talked about the Senate filibuster rule. Topics included the increase in cloture motions in recent years, and the origins, use, and consequences of the filibuster. Former Senate pa…
921 viewsBen Wattenberg talked about his book, "Fighting Words: A Tale of How Liberals Created Neo-Conservatism, published by Thomas Dunne Books. In his book, Ben Wattenberg explains his political sh…
690 viewsDavid Frum talked about his book Comeback: Conservatism That Can Win Again, published by Doubleday. He contends that conservatism and the Republican Party has lost its way and he devises a s…
237 viewsA panel discussion was held on United States economic policy, including how they expected the president to address that issue in that evening’s State of the Union address. Topics included th…
55 viewsPanelists examined the early primary and caucus states and talked about the implications of the primary season being condensed. They also talked about the political ideologies of American vo…
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