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Title: 2008 Presidential Election Forum Date: 10/29/2008 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2186/ksl:dykpre00 Summary: This forum was moderated by Alenander P. Lamis, Case Associate Professor of Political Science, and featured two prominent campaign consultants, Robert Dykes and Lee Weingart. The focus of the forum will be primarily on the analysis and observations on the electoral races from November 2008, but will also include discussion on other races by undergraduate students from Professor Lamis's Presidential Election course. Original program took place on Wednesday October 29, 2008 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Clark Hall, Room 309 at Case Western Reserve University. Alexander Lamis, Associate Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University, is author of 'The Two Party South' (2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 1990), the first edition of which shared the Southern Political Science Association's V.O. Key Award. He is also co-editor of 'Ohio Politics' (2nd edition, Kent State University Press, 2007); and editor of 'Southern Politics in the 1990s' (Louisiana State University Press, 1999). Robert R. Dykes is the principle and CEO of the Triad Research Group. He is one of the most trusted consultants in Northeast Ohio's market research community. His distingushed reputation in the survey research field extends to both public and private sectors. Bob is quoted often in the media and has appeared frequently on local television and radio programs. Prior to founding TRIAD (formerly Decision Research Corporation), Bob worked in a research capacity for B.F. Goodrich Corporation, the City of Cleveland, and the Greater Cleveland Growth Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Case Western Reserve University. Lee C. Weingart is founder and president of LNE Group, one of the top advocacy and lobbying firms in Ohio. Headquartered in Cleveland, the firm has expanded to better serve clients with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo and Washington D.C.. Mr. Weingart and his professional team provide executive and legislative advocacy, government and public relations, fundraising and campaign management expertise and counsel. Mr. Weingart served as one of three county commissioners in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, one of the 30 largest counties in the country, from 1995 to 1997. At age 28, he was one of the youngest people ever to hold that position, and he is especially proud of his roles in turning a potential $120 million deficit into a $40 million surplus without any increase in taxes, and bringing NFL football back to Cleveland. He was County Chairman of the Taft for Governor campaign in 1998, and one of 215 national Pioneers in the 1999-2000 presidential campaign of then-Governor George W. Bush. more

Title: International responses to an International Financial Breakdown Date: 3/18/2009 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2186/ksl:mcntwe00 Summary: The international financial crisis requires international responses. Early in the crisis some observers in the European Union was responding more appropriately and coherently than the U.S. government. Now there are reports that nationalist pressures may fragment European responses, which may prove inadequate anyway. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Europeans need to find ways to collaborate with Japanese, Chinese, and other nations' finance ministries and central bankers. How is it going, and what might happen next? The panel for this discussion includes Kathleen R. McNamara (Associate Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University), Karl Kaltenhaler (Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron), and Elliot Posner (Assistant Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University). Introduced by Joe White (Director of Center of Policy Studies, Case Western Reserve University). Event held on March 18, 2009 in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, Case Western Reserve University) more

Title: Iraq and the Future of the U.S. Military Creator: White, Joseph Date: 1/23/2008 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2186/ksl:whiira00 Summary: A discussion on defense matters concerning the U.S. military and Iraq. Moderated by Dr. Joseph White (Chair and Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University), with panel members including Lawrence J. Korb (Senior Fellow at the Center of American Progress and a Senior Advisor to the Center for Defense Information), Lieutenant Colonel Eric Patterson (Professor of Military Science and Director of the U.S. Army ROTC program at John Carroll University) and Dr. Vincent E. McHale (Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Studies at Case Western Reserve University) more

Title: MOODY and POOR: The Rating Agencies and the Subprime Fiasco Date: 9/15/2008 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2186/ksl:rommoo00 Summary: Featuring Mark Carl Rom Ph.D. Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy, Georgetown University With comments by Kathleen C. Engel J.D., Leon M. and Gloria Plevin Associate Professor of Law, Cleveland-Marshall College of the Law Original program ran on Monday September 15, 2008 at 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, Case Western Reserve University . The current meltdown in the credit markets, precipitated by bad mortgage loans, is a failure of both public and private regulation. Professor Rom, author of Public Spirit in the Thrift Tragedy (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1996) will discuss his research on the failure by Moody's and by Standard & Poor's to accurately judge the risk of mortgage-based securities. Professor Engel, a leading expert on credit denial, predatory lending, and foreclosures, will comment.? more

Title: Russia Present and Future; A Global Current discussion featuring Thomas F. Remington Creator: Remington, Thomas F. Date: 3/8/2008 URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2186/ksl:remrus00 Summary: Discussion between three scholars of post-Soviet affairs, including Thomas F. Remington (Professor of Political Science at Emory University), Andrew Barnes (Associate Professor of Political Science at Kent State University) and Kelly McMann (Assistant Professor of Political Science at Case Western Reserve University) on Russia. This discussion takes place the day following Russia's 2008 Presidential election. more