(11.19) Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez (Brown ’83) and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele lead a discussion on the midterm elections, partisanship in politics, and what’s next in Washington, D.C. this Monday in ‘Across the Aisle: Post-Election Discussion.’
In the blue robe . . . Tom Perez:
For the past 8 years, Tom had the privilege of serving in President Obama’s administration. First as head of the department’s Civil Rights Division, where he led the charge against police misconduct, voter suppression, anti-LGBT discrimination, and immigrant-bashing sheriffs’ departments. Then as Secretary of Labor, fighting to protect and expand opportunities for America’s working people — from better wages and overtime pay, to retirement security and collective bargaining rights.
In the red robe . . . Michael Steele:
As chairman of the RNC, Michael Steele was charged with revitalizing the Republican Party. A self-described “Lincoln Republican,” under Steele’s leadership the RNC broke fundraising records . . . and Republicans won 63 House seats, the biggest pickup since 1938.
Mr. Steele’s ability as a communicator and commentator has been showcased through his current role as a political analyst for MSNBC. He has appeared on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Comedy Central’s The Colbert Reportand The Daily Show.
Free and open to the public, 4pm to 5pm, Monday, November 19, Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute, 111 Thayer Street, (directions)