Former President Ronald Reagan encouraged colleagues to “not speak ill-will of fellow Republicans. Former President Barack Obama advised Democrats to “avoid the circular firing squad” in the primary. In the Trump era we have the line from the hit series Game of Thrones, “It’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.” Whatever happened to civility in politics, do voters care, and what does the future hold for a return to issues-based campaigning?

Study group led by Alice Stewart, CNN Political Commentator, NPR Contributor, Leadership Institute Faculty, former Communications Director for Ted Cruz for President, Emmy-award winning journalist.

Week 7: Will 2020 be the Year of the Woman in Politics?

It has been 100 years since Women's Suffrage was passed. How far have we come in electing women candidates, getting women out to vote and speaking to women in a way that resonates with them? Alice Stewart is joined by Hillary for President Communications Advisor Adrienne Elrod to discuss the role of women in politics.

Guest: Adrienne Elrod (Democratic Strategist; Former Director of Strategic Communications, Hillary for America)

Location: Institute of Politics (L-163)