Post-Election Conference
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012
3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
at the Dole Institute
Prominent political practitioners including strategists, journalists, and pollsters will analyze the 2012 election results. The 2012 conference will focus on the hard-fought presidential campaign, how President Obama’s next term will differ from his first and the future of the GOP.
Panelists currently include:
Rich Beeson, national political director for Governor Romney
Brent Colburn, national communications director for President Obama
Jeremy Bird, national field director for President Obama
Marlon Marshall, deputy national field director for President Obama
Erin McPike, national political reporter for “RealClearPolitics”
James Hohmann, national political reporter for POLITICO
Jerry Seib, Washington bureau chief of “The Wall Street Journal”
Jeff Zeleny, political correspondent for the “The New York Times”
Joe Lenski, executive vice president and co-founder of Edison Media Research
Nancy Dwight, 2012 Fall Dole Fellow and Republican strategist
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Statement of Senator Bob Dole
on the passing of Warren Rudman
“We have lost an American statesman with the passing of former Senator Warren Rudman.
He was a personal friend and one of my strongest supporters during the time I was the Republican Leader.
He was not a partisan but a pragmatic Republican who wanted to get things done and did his best to do so.
Elizabeth and I extend our condolences to his wife, Margaret, his daughters Laura and Debra, other family members and countless friends.”
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Former Sen. Warren Rudman of NH died Monday, November 19, in Washington D.C. He was 82. Read more from KansasCity.com
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Remembering Senator George McGovern
Statement of Senator Bob Dole
on the passing of
Senator George McGovern.
"Today the world has lost a great American.
Senator George McGovern lived his life by serving others. Today, 31 million children will participate in the school lunch program thanks to the tireless efforts of Senator McGovern – a humble, compassionate and caring man who always looked out for those in our society who needed a helping hand. His influence in fighting hunger extended far and wide, and our world is a better place because of his generous spirit.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Senator McGovern embraced the world with his optimism. From combat missions over Europe during World War II to the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator McGovern’s legacy has touched countless lives.
Elizabeth and I send our sincere condolences to the McGovern family on the loss of a true American hero." (October 21, 2012)
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Remembering Senator Arlen Specter
STATEMENT OF
SENATOR BOB DOLE
ON THE PASSING OF
SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER
“Senator Specter and I were longtime personal friends. He attended high school in my hometown of Russell, Kansas.
Without a doubt, he was one of the brightest lawyers who ever served in the Senate. He was on the Kansas state championship debate team around 1940.
Sometimes friendship is more important than politics and, while I was disappointed when Senator Specter changed party, friendship overrode my disappointment.
Elizabeth and I send our sincere condolences to Arlen’s wife, Joan, sons Shanin and Steve, as well as his many friends in Kansas and Pennsylvania.”
Washington Post article: "Former senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most durable political figures who during three decades in the Senate became known for his command of constitutional law, died of cancer on Sunday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 82...". Full Story, Washington Post
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