Not exactly about trade policy...

... but an event that those of you with an interest in politics might enjoy attending:

Jennifer J. Raab, President, Hunter College
and
Patricia Duff, Founder and President, The Common Good

cordially invite you to attend


ELECTION INSURRECTION:
THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS 2010


Wednesday, October 13
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
East 68thStreet
(between Park & Lexington Avenues)
On Wednesday, October 13, The Common Good and the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College join forces to present "Election Insurrection: The Mid-Term Elections 2010."  

This timely forum brings together America's top political journalists with an authoritative range of strategists from across the political spectrum to discuss the importance -- and likely impact -- of the November Congressional and gubernatorial elections. Please join us for this vital and enlightening evening of discussion and debate.

Moderator:
Dan Abrams, NBC and MSNBC television host, legal commentator, and web entrepreneur.

Panel:
Carl Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.

Jonathan Capehart, Editorial writer for The Washington Post on national politics.

Matthew Dowd, Commentator for ABC News, columnist for National Journal and former campaign strategist for President George Bush.

Jane Hamsher, Founder and publisher of one of the top political blogs in the nation, FireDogLake, film producer and author.

Scott Hildebrand, Democratic political strategist; former deputy national campaign director for Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign.

Ed Rollins, Political commentator and Republican campaign strategist for President Ronald Reagan and Presidential candidate Ross Perot.

Doug Schoen, Political polling and campaign strategist for the Clinton-Gore and Bloomberg campaigns.

Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor, Publisher of The Nation and political commentator.

Space is limited.  Admission is free, but reservations are required.

To RSVP, click here. 
For additional information, please call 212-650-3174.

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