THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
[CORREX TIME] Wednesday's
National Journal/Atlantic Events:
Congressional Races, Tomorrow's
America, and Tomorrow's Leaders
[An earlier version of this release included an incorrect start time for the
"Conversations with the Next Generation" event featuring Josh Romney and others.
The correct start time is 2:30pm, with doors opening at 2:00pm. Apologies for the
confusion.]
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2012 -- National Journal LIVE and Atlantic LIVE
continue their Tampa events today with events looking at the top Senate and House
races, the demographic revolution that is reshaping America, and conversations with
the next generation of young leaders and voters.
Headquarters
Carne Chophouse @ El Centro Espanol (Ybor City)
1536 East 7th Avenue, Tampa
CarneChopHouse.com
Events
Events will be held at the National Journal/Atlantic Convention
Headquarters, except where noted, and will be live-streamed online at
NationalJournal.com and events.theatlantic.com. Please note, doors will open 30
minutes before each listed start time for all events. Events are open to the public,
except where noted as "invitation-only." Members of the media may request press
passes for invitation-only events. Additional speakers will be confirmed in the coming
days.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
DOWN BALLOT: THE TOP SENATE AND HOUSE RACES OF THE CYCLE
National Journal/Atlantic/CBS News Daily Briefing
9:30-11:00AM
Moderators:
Bill Plante, Senior White House Correspondent, CBS News
Reid Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, National Journal Hotline
Featured Guests:
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee
Jennifer Duffy, Editor, Senate and Governors, Cook Political Report
Guy Harrison, Executive Director, National Republican Congressional Committee
Rob Jesmer, Executive Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee
David Wasserman, Editor, House, Cook Political Report
RSVP at http://njatlanticdailybriefings.eventbrite.com
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN TOMORROW'S AMERICA: THE HISPANIC
SURGE AND THE NEW LANDSCAPE OF AMERICAN POLITICS
10:00-11:30AM
**University Club of Tampa, 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 3800, Tampa**
Join National Journal, Univision News, and ABC News to examine how growth in the
Hispanic community and other key demographic trends are dramatically shifting U.S.
policy and politics. NOTE: The Tomorrow's America events are invitation-only.
Moderators:
Ronald Brownstein, National Journal
Jorge Ramos, Univision
Diane Sawyer, ABC News
Featured Guests:
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
Whit Ayres, President, North Star Opinion Research
Mel Martinez, Former U.S. Senator (R-FL)
Ana Navarro, Republican Strategist and Huntsman 2012 National Hispanic Co-Chair
Mark L. Shurtleff, Attorney General of Utah
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE NEXT GENERATION
CORRECTED START TIME - 2:30-4:45PM
**Improv Theatre, Ybor City, 1600 East 8th Avenue, Tampa**
National Journal, The Atlantic, and Microsoft will host "Conversations with the Next
Generation" Town Halls that will bring together top leaders from politics, media,
business, and social policy for a dialogue on critical issues with students and America's
young and emerging workforce. NOTE: The Conversations with the Next Generation
Town Halls are invitation-only events. Students interested in attending either Town
Hall should contact Katie Lovett at events@theatlantic.com.
Moderators:
Chelsea Clinton, Special Correspondent, NBC
Jim Tankersley, Correspondent, National Journal (Tampa)
Chuck Todd, Chief White House Correspondent, NBC
Featured Guests:
George P. Bush, Partner, Pennyback Capital, LLC
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Brian Goff, Student Body President, University of South Florida-Tampa
Andrew Jenks, Correspondent, MTV's Power of 12, and Documentary Filmmaker
Angus T. Jones, Actor and Member, The Creative Coalition
Michelle Rhee, Founder and CEO, StudentsFirst
Josh Romney
Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL), U.S. Representative
Matthew Segal, President and Co-Founder, Ourtime.org
Lisa Stickan, Chairman, Young Republican National Federation
NIGHTLY WATCH PARTY
7:30-10:30PM
National Journal and The Atlantic will host festivities each night in Tampa and
Charlotte that offer a relaxed atmosphere to view the convention speeches and meet
other enthusiastic convention stakeholders. NOTE: The Nightly Watch Parties are
invitation-only events.
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Media Contacts:
Taylor West
National Journal
twest@nationaljournal.com
(202) 266-7756
Natalie Raabe
The Atlantic
nraabe@theatlantic.com
(202) 266-7533