Event: U.S. Campaign 2012: UBC perspectives
Date: Sunday, March 4
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. PST
Location: UBC Robson Square Theatre, 800 Robson St., Vancouver
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A former White House staff member, the U.S. Consul general and University of British Columbia political science experts will discuss current and upcoming issues surrounding the upcoming U.S. election at a free public forum at Robson Square on Sunday, March 4.
Panelists will discuss:
- How potential U.S. election results could impact Canada
- Campaign funding and how money will influence election results
- The role of race and religion
- The pros and cons of lengthy nominations, and whether U.S.-style primaries would improve democracy in Canada
Vancouver U.S. Consul General Anne Callaghan will moderate panelists, including: political science professors Paul Quirk, the Phil Lind Chair in US Politics and Representation, and public opinion expert Andrew Owen, and economics professor Marit Rehavi, a former staff member at the White House Council of Economic Advisers.
“The election is still very much up for grabs,” says Owen. “The winner will depend on campaign strategies, resources and the state of the economy over the coming months.”
“This election will be as important to the future of the United States – and therefore of Canada – as it has been baffling to anyone observing the process,” says Quirk.
“The economy is every incumbent’s running mate,” says Rehavi.
For media registration or advance interviews with UBC organizers: contact Loren Plottel, UBC Faculty of Arts, at 604.816.4037 (cell) or 604-822-4483. More information at: www.arts.ubc.ca.
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