Posted at 12:35 PM on August 11, 2008
by Tom Scheck
The U of M's Humphrey Institute's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance has announced a number of forums and panels to coincide with the Republican National Convention. Charlie Cook, Vin Weber, Thomas Mann, Larry Sabato, Ray Suarez, William Kristol, Stu Rothenberg and Norm Ornstein are just a few of the names on the list. Check the schedule here.
Full disclosure alert - My wife, Colleen, is a producer for Speaking of Faith which is hosted by Krista Tippett. Tippett will moderate one of the panels.
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