Seminar on

"US Presidential Election 2008: Who Wins & What Implications for Asia?"

Dr Thomas Mann

Senior Fellow, Governance Studies &

W. Averell Harriman Chair, Brookings Institution

Date: 21 February 2008 (Thursday)

Time: 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm (Registration begins at 3.45 pm)

Venue: Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), 29 Heng Mui Keng

Synopsis

The forthcoming US Presidential Election will be one of the most hotly contested elections ever and with no incumbent candidates.  The lead up to primaries and Super Tuesday has been a nail-biting series of ups and downs for the candidates.  As America chooses its next President, what will be the qualities that the electorate will be looking for?  What will be the policies on US economy and Iraq that will occupy centre stage?  Why does it matter to Asia? What can Asia expect from the next administration?

About the speaker

Dr Thomas Mann, Senior Fellow and the W. Averell Harriman Chair at Brookings Institution, is among the most highly regarded scholars and political commentators in the US.  He would provide valuable insights into the American elections.  Dr Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns; elections; and the effectiveness of Congress. He has conducted polls for congressional candidates and overseen national public opinion studies. Dr Mann recently co-authored The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track. He was previously Director of Governmental Studies at Brookings and Executive Director of the American Political Science Association.

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Article in New York Times by Thomas Mann and Norman J. Ornstein

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