On Sunday, Feb. 7, Chuck Todd of NBC’s Meet the Press joined TIME editor Nancy Gibbs, ABC News analyst and special correspondent and CCLP senior fellow Matt Dowd, TIME Washington correspondent Jay Newton-Small, and TIME Washington bureau chief Michael Scherer on a panel to discuss the New Hampshire primary. The event took place at the…Continue Reading Watch: Chuck Todd & panel discuss New Hampshire primary at TIME & CCLP event
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No more Flints
This article by CCLP senior fellow Dan Glickman was originally published on The Huffington Post. The dangerous water consumed by residents of Flint, MI is the canary in the coal mine of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Poisoned water endangers the health or millions of Americans, especially children, and jeopardizes state and national economic vibrancy. This…Continue Reading No more Flints
In the News: Washington Post covers CCLP’s & TIME’s panel on presidential primaries in Manchester, New Hampshire
Chuck Todd says journalists acted like ‘snobs’ in dismissing Donald Trump. He has a point. By Callum Borchers, Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2016 Donald Trump has called journalists “dishonest,” “third-rate” and a bunch of “lying, disgusting people.” But the latest unflattering name for media members comes from within the press corps’ own ranks. NBC’s Chuck…Continue Reading In the News: Washington Post covers CCLP’s & TIME’s panel on presidential primaries in Manchester, New Hampshire
In the News: TIME writes about CCLP’s panel on presidential primaries in Manchester, New Hampshire
Here’s Why the Media Missed the Rise of Donald Trump By Michael Scherer, TIME Magazine, Feb. 7, 2016 Trump upended news cycle after news cycle The media missed the rise of Donald Trump because they were looking at the man, and not the powerful underlying movement. This was the subject under discussion at an event…Continue Reading In the News: TIME writes about CCLP’s panel on presidential primaries in Manchester, New Hampshire
7 Takeaways Post-Iowa Caucuses
This column by CCLP senior fellow Matthew Dowd was originally published on ABC News. The Iowa Caucus results are in. Victors have been declared. And numbers and entrance poll data is being analyzed. And the consultant classes in DC are already telling us the old ways worked, and are propagating myths once again. But what…Continue Reading 7 Takeaways Post-Iowa Caucuses
An excerpt from Geoffrey Cowan’s new book Let the People Rule on The New Republic
Teddy Roosevelt Defends the Presidential Primary: In 1912, the popular third-party candidate stressed “the right of the people to rule” in the first election to truly test the primary system. By Geoffrey Cowan On March 20, 1912, Carnegie Hall was filled to capacity. Only two months earlier, Theodore Roosevelt’s opponent and rival for the Republican presidential…Continue Reading An excerpt from Geoffrey Cowan’s new book Let the People Rule on The New Republic
The Rise of Independents and the Weakening of the Two-Party System
This article by CCLP senior fellow Matthew Dowd was originally published in the Huffington Post. The two candidates for their party nominations who are drawing the biggest crowds, drawing fervent enthusiasm from their supporters, and seem to be driving the political conversation are running against the establishment. Bernie Sandersand Donald Trump are both basically independents…Continue Reading The Rise of Independents and the Weakening of the Two-Party System
CCLP & TIME to host panel on primary in New Hampshire featuring Chuck Todd
CCLP is teaming up with TIME to host a brunch and panel discussion from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 7 in Manchester, New Hampshire, entitled “Super Sunday before the New Hampshire Primary.” The panel will be moderated by Time editor Nancy Gibbs and will feature Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director, Moderator and Managing Editor…Continue Reading CCLP & TIME to host panel on primary in New Hampshire featuring Chuck Todd
In the News: The media raves about Cowan’s new book
Several media outlets have reviewed and praised CCLP director Geoffrey Cowan‘s new book, Let the People Rule: Theodore Roosevelt and the Birth of the Presidential Primary. Visit geoffreycowan.com for the full list. …Continue Reading In the News: The media raves about Cowan’s new book
Nicco Mele named Wallis Annenberg Chair
Nicco Mele, author, social media pioneer and digital strategist, has been named the Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism, the USC Annenberg School of Journalism announced today. Mele is a senior fellow for the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy (CCLP) and formerly was senior vice president and deputy publisher of the Los Angeles…Continue Reading Nicco Mele named Wallis Annenberg Chair