AU hosted two politically-themed classroom sessions, teaching students how to decode campaign tactics and the impact of lobbying. The Campaign Management Inst. continued the second day of its program, examining campaign techniques, strategy, and tactics. The Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute analyzed the relationship between lobbying and the legislative process on Capitol Hill.

American University's Campaign Management Insititute begins its 28th annual seminar bringing students together with strategists, consultants & political scientists. Today's morning session examines the national political environment & looks at the 2008 mayoral races. Later, a discussion on "The Legislative Process and Lobbying."