Opposition research is a vital part of a campaign communications team – but did you know that there’s a research shop in the White House too?  What exactly do researchers do?  How do they help presidents and presidential candidates reach and persuade the American people?

Guest: Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean (skype), Director of Research, 2012 Obama campaign; White House Research Director, 2009-2011.

Study Groups are weekly off-the-record discussions on various topics of political, policy, and public interest.  All are welcome; no prior knowledge or experience is necessary to attend or participate.  Sessions take place at the IOP.  Groups begin the week of 2/13/17 and end the week of 4/10/17.  It is not necessary to attend all groups to participate in the program.

Location: Institute of Politics - Littauer 166

Contact information: Deisy_Carrera@hks.harvard.edu