A cameo. When we get to the q a part there is a microphone in the back of the room and we will let you know when it is time you will line up there to ask your questions. It is always worthwhile to revisit the documents that set us apart from british rule and created the framework for our government. Our guest speaker, kermit roosevelt, explores these documents and shares interpretation of their meaning and relevance. Professor roosevelt teaches constitutional law at the university of pennsylvania law school. He was born and raised in d. C. And attended harvard and yale. Before joining, he served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice David souter. His book sets standards by which citizens can determine whether the Supreme Court is abusing its authority to interpret the constitution. He also teaches creative writing and is the author of two novels. In the shadow of the law and allegiance. Please join me in a round of applause for professor roosevelt. [applause] thank you. Thank you all
Filming. Also, if youre wondering what all the equipment is in the back of the room, its cspan, so make show your nicest smile, brush your hair, get ready, just in case you get a cameo. And when we get to the q a part, there is a microphone in the back of the room, and well let you know when its time for that, and well ask you to line up this to ask your questions. In a politically restive time, its always worthwhile revisiting the documents that set us apart from british rule and created the framework for our government. Tonight, our guest speaker, kermit roosevelt, explores these documents and shares his interpretation of their meaning and relevance. Professor roosevelt teaches constitutional law at the university of pennsylvania law school. He was born and raised in d. C. And attended Harvard University and yale law. Before joining the penn faculty, he served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice David souter. His book, the myth of judicial activism, making sense of Supreme Court
In 1976 the president ial campaign was explained to international audiences. Governor carter again is talking in broad generalities. I think this is an instance of deliberate disclosure. If mr. Carter alleges that his voting by signing that is done, he is inaccurate. Governor carter again contradicts himself. Mr. Ford i think confused the issue. Let me correct one other comment governor carter has made. The title question is one that has been confused by mr. Ford. Again, governor carter is inaccurate. Election 1976, the candidates and the campaign. With me in our studios today are professor Howard Penniman of Georgetown University, mr. Stephen hess of the brookings institution. We have talked of many different aspects of this 1976 american president ial bicentennial year, starting with the primaries back in the winter and going straight to the conventions and the rest. This afternoon, we want to talk about the nature of the campaign, what the campaign is, what it tries to do, how the p
President ford and challenger jimmy carter leading up to election night. And they react to clips from debates and candidate events. Pres. Ford governor carter, again, is talking in broad generalities. Gov. Carter i think this is an instance of deliberate disclosure. Pres. Ford if mr. Carter alleges that his voting by siding that is done, he is inaccurate. Governor carter again contradicts himself. Gov. Carter mr. Ford, i think, confused the issue. Pres. Ford let me correct one other comment governor carter has made. Gov. Carter the title question is one that has been confused by mr. Ford. Pres. Ford again, governor carter is inaccurate. Election 1976 the candidates and the campaign. Richard this is Richard Scammon in washington. With me in our studios today are professor Howard Penniman of Georgetown University and mr. Stephen hess of the brookings institution. We have talked of many different aspects of this 1976 american president ial bicentennial year, starting with the primaries ba
Election 1976 the candidates and the campaign. Richard this is richard in washington. With me in our studios today are professor Howard Penniman of Georgetown University and mr. Stephen hess of the brookings institution. We have talked of many different aspects of this 1976 american president ial bicentennial year, starting with the primaries back in the winter and going straight to the conventions and the rest. This afternoon, we want to talk about the nature of the campaign, what the campaign is, what it tries to do, how the party organizes. Let me turn first, if i may, to professor penniman and ask him that simplest question why . Prof. Penniman [laughs] the answer is a good many things, but i guess the prioritization at the state and local level. Got them working to bring out the vote, working to get voters registered, working to get the candidates known, working to get the issues insofar as there are sharp issues dividing, known. It has become of special importance in the United S