Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Follow Up: Obama to Disappoint Supporters…By Appearing On The O’Reilly Factor
On July 31st Smart Politics outlined several reasons why Barack Obama should not follow in the footsteps of 2000 Democratic Presidential nominee Al Gore, who declined to grant an interview to Bill O’Reilly on his top-rated cable television news program,…
Read MoreLive Blog: Democracy and America’s Role in the World
8:20 a.m. “Democracy and America’s Role in the World” kicks off Day 4 at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by J….
Read MoreLive Blog: Convention Politics and the Fall Elections II
10:15 a.m. “Convention Politics and the Fall Elections” returns as the second panel this morning at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated…
Read MoreLive Blog: Tax Policy at a Crossroads
12:20 p.m. “Tax Policy at a Crossroads” is the 3rd panel today at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by Howard Gleckman…
Read MoreLive Blog: Moving Forward On Health Care Reform
2:25 p.m. “Moving Forward On Health Care Reform” is the final panel at the Humphrey Institute’s four-day series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by Lawrence…
Read MoreLive Blog: The Greater Middle East
8:20 a.m. “The Greater Middle East” kicks off Day 3 at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by Richard N. Haass, President…
Read MoreLive Blog: Convention Politics and the Fall Elections
10:05 a.m. “Convention Politics and the Fall Elections” is the second panel this morning at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by…
Read MoreLive Blog: Building a Better, Safer World: What Would a McCain Presidency Do?
12:40 p.m. “Building a Better, Safer World: What Would a McCain Presidency Do?” is the third panel today at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The…
Read MoreLive Blog: Transportation and Climate Change: Promoting Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
2:40 p.m. “Transportation and Climate Change: Promoting Sustainable Growth and Prosperity?” is the final panel today at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is…
Read MoreLive Blog: Foreign Policy Challenges for the Next Administration
8:25 a.m. “Foreign Policy Challenges for the next Administration” kicks off the second day at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The discussion is moderated by…
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