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Bob speaks on a range of general topics and tailors his speeches to the specific interests of your organization. At this time, the general themes of his talks include:
VIRGINIA POLITICS: WHAT THE MCDONNELL ELECTION MEANS
Virginia was one of only two states holding gubernatorial contests in 2009 and the contest was widely viewed as the first referendum on Barack Obama and the Republican Party’s effort to redefine itself after its recent defeats. Bob McDonnell’s smashing victory quickly resulted in the contention that the “McDonnell Model” could be successfully applied by GOP candidates across the country. This talk examines the challenges that Governor McDonnell faces, the issues that confront the Democrats after the disastrous 209 election cycle, and the relevance of the “McDonnell Model” to other states
FIVE TRENDS THAT ARE TRANSFORMING VIRGINIA
Virginia is a state that is in the midst of a remarkable transition. This talk examines the five key tends that are driving Virginia’s transformation and explores what these mean for Virginia’s social, political and economic future.
HOW THE NEW MEDIA ENVIRONMENT IS CHANGING AMERICA
The transformation of the American media has proceeded far more rapidly and dramatically than anyone could have imagined. This talk examines key dimensions of this new environment- the decline of the old media and its monopoly on news, the incredible range of media choices available to citizens, the blurring of news and entertainment, and the capacity of individuals to influence the coverage of major media institutions- and what it means for American politics in the next few years
CAN THE DEMOCRATS GOVERN?
During the last four years, the Democrats were a highly successful opposition party. Why are President Obama and the Democratic Congress having so much trouble becoming a successful governing party? This talk explores the challenges that Obama and Democrats in Congress face and indicates why the GOP could actually challenge for control of the House in 2010.