May 21, 2013
Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and Maryland Public Television held a screening of select clips from the American Public Television miniseries, The Reagan Presidency.
Following the presentation, the distinguished panel revisited Ronald Reagan's presidency, from his sweeping domestic agenda to the end of the Cold War, exploring what made Reagan "The Great Communicator." The panelists examined the qualities that allowed Reagan to successfully execute his broad agenda and leave office with a lasting legacy.
Filibuster Reform 2013: What Happened?
Mar. 21, 2013
Bipartisan Policy Center
For the second consecutive Congress, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has considered exercising the "nuclear" or "constitutional" option to force a change in filibuster rules by simple majority vote instead of the two-thirds vote required to end debate on rules changes. And, for the second time, a bipartisan agreement was reached at the last minute to reduce the number of possible filibusters in return for more fairness in offering amendments. The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a panel of Congressional and academic experts to examine how this deal compares with the previous one, and consider whether reformers are satisfied with the results.
Nov. 9, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
BPC hosted a panel of polling experts and politicos to examine the first statistics on voter turnout at the polls across the country, what demographics and populations showed up to cast their ballots and how, and to what degree, those votes impacted the elections.
2012 Congressional Race Analysis
Nov. 5, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a panel of election experts as part of our 2012 Election Series, taking a closer look at congressional races. Our experts discussed the most important House and Senate races across the country and how they'll affect which party will hold the two chambers of Congress.
The Democracy Project released its 2012 Redistricting report outlining the impact of the 2012 redistricting cycle on the number of competitive seats and the make-up of the House of Representatives.
A Conversation with Jon Huntsman
Oct. 19, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
Continuing its 2012 "On Leadership" Speaker Series, the Bipartisan Policy Center welcomed Jon Huntsman, former presidential candidate, governor of Utah and ambassador to both China and Singapore. Huntsman discussed his experiences on the campaign trail, reflected on his achievements as governor and described his commitment to bipartisanship across four different administrations.
Are We Ready to Run Our Elections?
Sep. 19, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
BPC hosted a panel of election administrators and experts as we explore "Are we ready to run our elections?" With less than two months days until Election Day 2012, much of the attention is centered on the candidates. But are the nation's election officials and the voting public prepared to handle the election rush? Are new Voter ID laws, changing early voting times, and new voter registration regulations keeping voters away from the polls? How will we count the votes and will there be recounts?
The Democracy Project's 2012 Election Series explores in depth our nation's electoral system, campaigns, and the political outlook for November 2012.
The event was in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Sep. 4, 2012
Belk Theatre
Panelists covered how a next administration would turn campaign promises into reality, including working with Congress and setting priorities, all within the context of our contemporary political process and challenges in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Learn more about the National Democratic Institute's (NDI) International Leaders Forum here.
The Capital Behind Capitol Hill: Developments in Campaign Finance in the 2012 Election Cycle
Jul. 31, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) held a discussion on developments in campaign finance during the 2012 election cycle. Experts and campaign veterans discussed the impact of outside groups, Super PACs, and recent court decisions on campaigns across the country. The Campaign Finance Institute presented its analysis on the newly released Second Quarter Federal Elections Commission Data. What effects will these developments have on the presidential election and hundreds of congressional, senate, and local races this November? And will Super PACs help determine who holds the House, Senate, or White House?
The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity
Jul. 12, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
Selected video segments
Continuing its 2012 "On Leadership" series, the Bipartisan Policy Center welcomed Michael Duffy, co-author of The New York Times best-seller, The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity. He explored what defines presidential leadership and how the partnership between various sitting and former Presidents has shaped the trajectory of the United States. In a time of increasing polarization, Duffy discussed the unique bond Presidents share and how the willingness to seek advice from predecessors has allowed Presidents to learn from past mistakes and cross party lines to work towards common goals.
The Vanishing Moderate Democrat
Jun. 20, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
Following BPC's recent Election Series examination of the decline of the moderate Republican, BPC hosted former policymakers, academics and journalists for a frank discussion about similar trends faced by the Democrats. What forces are at work in the Democratic Party? How are they different than those in the GOP? How have they impacted both regional and intraparty races? And what can we expect as a result this November?
The event was in partnership with Center Forward.
The Vanishing Moderate Republican
May 1, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
Where have all the moderate Republicans gone? A generation ago, both parties had significant moderate wings. But each election has yielded a hollower middle, and today the political parties are much more clearly divided into conservative and liberal camps. BPC hosted a panel of experts on the disappearance of political centrists from the Republican Party.
Stay tuned for a future event on the decline of Blue Dogs in the Democratic Party, "The Vanishing Moderate Democrat."
The Culture of Congress, Yesterday and Today
Apr. 30, 2012
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Many have commented on how much Congress has changed over the last 40 years for a variety of reasons, most noticeably from the increasing importance of political parties in the legislative process and their increased polarization from each other. Has this trend toward what some political scientists have termed, "conditional party government" provided a sharper choice for voters to choose from or has it pushed Congress into a parliamentary cul de sac with no central accountability exit ramps at either end of Pennsylvania Avenue? These were some of the questions this roundtable of former members, congressional staff and area political scientists tackled along with the ultimate question of whether there is any way to restore a greater measure of deliberation and bipartisan national problem-solving.
Disputed Elections: What Can the Nation Learn from Minnesota?
Apr. 24, 2012
University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs
In the wake of the controversial 2000 presidential election - and high-profile close elections like those in 2008 and 2010 in Minnesota - scholars and practitioners alike are examining how states can best handle the challenges of disputed elections. Political considerations often get top billing, but the legal questions presented are often the most difficult to resolve. Add the fact that new technology and procedures are reshaping elections across the country and it becomes clear that the nation needs to think hard - and well in advance - how to resolve disputes about who actually won an election.
The Future of Red and Blue: How Changing Party Demographics Will Impact the 2012 Election and Beyond
Apr. 11, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
Is there a demographic trend that favors either party? Ruy Teixeira, author of The Emerging Democratic Majority, has argued that the Democratic future is bright with the growth of the Hispanic vote and the move of younger educated voters to the Democratic Party. Sean Trende, in his recently released The Lost Majority: Why the Future of Government Is Up for Grabs - and Who Will Take It, argues that the future is less certain for Republicans and Democrats. Both the Reagan coalition and the Clinton/Obama coalition have fractures, and there is no clear indication of what the future holds.
BPC examined these longer-range trends and more immediate questions such as: How will the Hispanic vote affect 2012? Will the president draw African American and younger voters in as large numbers as in 2008? Will the GOP advantage in the over 65 demographic increase as it has for the past several elections?
The Presidential Primary System: How Well Does it Serve American Democracy?
Mar. 8, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center
This year's rollercoaster primary season raises many questions: Is primary voter turnout too low? Why do some states use party caucuses and can we count the voters accurately? Should we all vote on one day or in regional primaries? Just two days after Super Tuesday, BPC examined these questions and more in an analysis of the pros and cons of the current presidential primary system. The panel highlighted the release of a new report on 2012 primary turnout by Curtis Gans, the nation's leading expert on voter turnout.
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