A Return to Common Sense

Former Clinton speechwriter Michael Waldman talked about A Return to Common Sense (Sourcebooks, Inc.; (June 1, 2008). The book details his s… read more

Former Clinton speechwriter Michael Waldman talked about A Return to Common Sense (Sourcebooks, Inc.; (June 1, 2008). The book details his seven recommendations for improving American democracy: 1. make voter registration universal, 2. fix electronic voting, 3. increase voter turnout, 4. implement campaign finance reform, 5. end partisan gerrymandering, 6. end the electoral college, 7. fix Congress and the presidency. In his remarks Mr. Waldman also talked about his work at the Brennan Center and responded to questions from the audience.

Michael Waldman is the executive director of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. The Brennan Center is a think tank and advocacy organization focusing on democracy. Mr. Waldman was the chief speechwriter for President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999. close

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A Return to Common Sense

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Program ID:
280969-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Feb 08, 2009 | 3:16pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 09, 2009 | 6:13am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Feb 08, 2009 | 3:16pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 09, 2009 | 6:13am EST | C-SPAN 2
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