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Youth Leadership Initiative Brings Students Into The Political Fold In 2000

STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH PARTICIPATE IN DEBATES AND MOCK ELECTION

STUDENTS ACROSS VIRGINIA Youth Leadership Initiative students learned the value of political participa- not only voted in the largest online tion firsthand during the 2000 elec- mock election ever, they also staged a tion season, thanks in large part to the legislative forum, welcomed state legis- Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) at the lators to their schools, hosted Center for Governmental Studies. The Congressional debates in two districts, and participated in the most-watched Senate debate in Virginia history. From October 23 to November 2, 2000, YLI introduced voting to tens of thousands of students across the Commonwealth using a medium that is increasingly common in our schools and homes—the Internet. The Youth Leadership Initiative is on the cutting edge of technology, having developed software that allows students to vote online using secure cyber-ballots specifically tailored to each student’s home voting location. The electronic ballots included the races for President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives, as well as four pub- In September of 2000, current Secretary of State Colin Powell lic opinion survey questions. Over the joined Center Director Larry J. Sabato in Richmond to announce summer and fall, YLI registered nearly a formal partnership between the Youth Leadership Initiative 70,000 students in over 300 of and Powell’s organization, America’s Promise. Virginia’s middle and high schools, Congressional debates prior to A MORE PERFECT UNION Election Day: one in Virginia’s 2nd District between Democrat and Republican Ed Schrock, and one in the 7th District, featur- One of the highlights of the ing Republican Eric Cantor and Democrat Warren Stewart. The stu- year will be the release of dents not only developed the ques- tions and format of the debate, but A More Perfect Union, an were also the ones asking the ques- tions. In addition, schools through- enhanced CD-ROM game that out the Commonwealth welcomed state legislators, including Senator capitalizes on the technology Emily Couric and Delegate Steve Landes, naming them “Honorary revolution and offers an Students” and registering them to participate in the online election. unprecedented means by which YLI was also featured prominent- ly in the October 22nd Senate students can learn about debate between and George Allen, the first senatorial American politics. The interactive game will allow the user to run a Senate campaign debate broadcast live statewide on network television. Jessica Ann in the fictitious state of Franklin. The player will choose among the four potential can- Bowers, a junior from Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia, didates of various backgrounds and ideologies, and will control every aspect of the questioned the two candidates for Senator, keeping pace with her fel- campaign, including message development, campaign issues, and polling strategies. low panelists—three seasoned and respected Virginia television journal- ists. Students across Virginia were also able to submit questions via the Internet, many of which were both public and private, to vote “The importance of this mock used during the debate. online. The Youth Leadership election is that thousands of middle In addition to running debates, Initiative also partnered with other and high school students across educating themselves about the can- student leadership programs includ- Virginia are learning from an early didates and issues, and voting, stu- ing Presidential Classroom, Youth E- age the value of civic participation— dents continue to learn more about vote, the National Student Parent that voting is an important responsi- government and history through the 2 Mock Election, and Kids Voting. The bility and a powerful tool,” Youth Leadership Initiative results were announced at a press remarked Ken Stroupe, the Director Classroom Lessons. These lessons, conference in the Virginia General of the Youth Leadership Initiative. developed by YLI and Virginia Assembly building on November Prior to voting, the students in teachers to correspond with the state 2nd. For President, 51.6% of stu- YLI prepared themselves, and in Standards of Learning, varied on dents favored Texas Governor many cases their communities, for topics from the Electoral College to George W. Bush over Vice President the election. Students in the 10th political ideology and the impor- Al Gore. In the U.S. Senate race, stu- Congressional district worked with tance of voting. dents picked former Virginia the Youth Leadership Initiative to “The students and teachers found Governor George Allen over incum- plan a legislative forum with the YLI lessons valuable in the class- 2001

ı bent Senator Charles S. Robb, 57% Congressman Frank Wolf to share room,” said Angela Stokes, YLI to 43%. To see the complete results, with him their views on the impor- Director of Instruction. “The instruc- visit the YLI website at www.youth- tant topics facing Virginia and the tional lessons help provide a histori-

Volume IV Volume leadership.net. nation. YLI also hosted cal foundation for our democratic government and prepare students to contribute to the political process today.” One very important partnership was unveiled in September when the Center’s founder and Director Larry J. Sabato joined current Secretary of State Colin Powell in Richmond, Virginia, to announce a formal partnership with the Youth Leadership Initiative and General Powell’s organization, America’s Promise. The Youth Leadership Initiative is currently preparing for its most impressive and productive year yet. This February, YLI students are par- ticipating in the inaugural “Mock Congress” which is held over the YLI students give Virginia State Senator Emily Couric Internet with other schools in the a tour of online voting. Commonwealth and around the country. YLI Students will also take part in the upcoming gubernatorial The YLI staff will continue recruit- in Chicago, New York, California, race, either hosting forums or candi- ing even more schools in Virginia and Las Vegas to continue national date debates, as well as participating for the program, and are preparing expansion efforts. • in another online mock election. to build on this year’s pilot projects

PROFILE Angela Stokes THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE is grow- and later as a Staff ing and Angela Stokes has joined the YLI team as Development Instructor, teach- Director of Instruction, bringing to the program a ing fellow teachers and adminis- superb blend of skills and experience. trators. Angela graduated from the in While there, Angela developed curricula 1986 with both a Bachelor of Arts degree in history for gifted students in the areas of social studies and his- 3 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She tory. She even participated in the first YLI programs briefly worked as a teacher with Charter Hospital of with public schools! Charlottesville, where she coordinated programs with “Quality academic teaching resources specifically other teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators linked to the unique academic standards of each state in the Piedmont region to provide quality services for are the hallmark of the Youth Leadership Initiative,” at-risk students. said YLI Director Ken Stroupe. “In preparing to launch Angela chose to continue her education and went on the YLI program nationally, it was essential that our

to graduate school at the University of Virginia. In Director of Instruction have extensive teaching experi- Volume IV December of 1998 she acquired a Masters of Reading ence in the Social Studies classroom, a familiarity with degree. While a student, and after her graduation, the American political arena and expertise in curricu-

Angela worked in the community with the Albemarle lum development. We could not have found a better ı County School System as a Gifted Resource Teacher person for the job than Angela Stokes.” • 2001 Center Thrives in Election 2000

ALEX THEODORIDIS, CHIEF OF STAFF

largest online mock election in U.S. One month after Election Day, we history through our Youth hosted the third annual American From encouraging young people to get Leadership Initiative. More than Democracy Conference on Monday, 100,000 Virginia students from December 4, 2000 at the historic involved in politics to fostering discussion nearly 1,000 schools became Watergate in Washington, DC. Our involved in the political process by panelists, including Andrea Mitchell, participating in this remarkable pro- Elizabeth Drew, Bill Plante and of the issues facing our nation, the Center gram. Students staged candidate Congressmen Tom Davis and Steny forums throughout the state, hosted Hoyer dissected the hotly contested truly made its mark in the most dramatic Congressional debates, and partici- election and examined the health of pated in the most watched, most our democracy. Held on one of the interactive Senate debate in Virginia biggest news days of the six-week election in American history. history between George Allen and post-election saga, our discussions Charles Robb. paused several times to digest new Just one week prior to Election verdicts from both the ELECTION 2000 PROVIDED Day, hundreds of students and com- and Florida supreme courts. The America with a national civics les- munity members crammed into hundreds in attendance and the son. We learned about the intrica- Wilson Hall at the University of national audience watching live on cies of voting procedures, explored Virginia for a multimedia presenta- C-SPAN were treated to a thoughtful, the minutiae of constitutional law, tion featuring campaign highlights, yet up-to-the-minute exploration of and drudged up some rather Electoral College tracking, as well as the 2000 elections. obscure electoral history. In the Center Director Larry J. Sabato’s Now, as the dust settles on this process, we were able to witness the own prognostications on various remarkable episode in our nation’s greatest strengths of our system at races throughout the country. history, the Center is poised to offer work; at the same time, we were also Thousands more followed the ebb yet another significant contribution. made aware of several challenges and flow of the contest by accessing Over the next three months, we will facing American democracy. continually updated prediction draw the nation’s attention once In just its third year, the maps on the Center’s web site, again with our National 4 University of Virginia Center for www.goodpolitics.org. Symposium on the Presidential Governmental Studies came of age Twice we joined forces with Selection Process. Through a variety during last fall’s tumultuous events. National Journal’s The Hotline to of presentations, dialogues, and pub- Our call to bolster political educa- bring meaningful analysis to the lications, the Center will focus on the tion and participation has never res- nation’s capital. In June, we hosted issues surrounding this quadrennial onated more clearly. From encour- an insightful half-day conference, phenomenon, from the nominating aging young people to get involved dubbed The Halftime Report, at process through election administra- in politics to fostering discussion of the National Press Club in tion and the Electoral College. Just as the issues facing our nation, the Washington, D.C. An audience of the Center took a leading role in this Center truly made its mark in the “insiders” enjoyed an engaging, year’s electoral adventures, this 2001

ı most dramatic election in American unconventional briefing on the key National Symposium will provide a history. Senate, House, and gubernatorial road map for the growing national Young citizens across the races across the country, as well as discourse on how we choose our

Volume IV Volume Commonwealth participated in the the upcoming presidential election. chief executive. • 2000 National Symposium on Character in Politics: Seeking Definition and Boundaries

IN A FAMOUS AMERICAN ELECTION, extra-marital affairs were broadcast in front of the nation, private contributions financed scandalous investigations, and religious leaders condemned candidates. This scenario may have sounded familiar to many panelists and participants in this spring’s National Symposium on Character in Politics, but the date for this par- ticular election may have surprised them. The year was 1800, and one of the candidates was . Professor James R. Sofka, From left to right: Former Congressmen Bob Livingston, Vic Fazio, and L.F. Payne Resident Scholar at the Center for discussed with Center Director Larry J. Sabato the perspective of public figures Governmental Studies, highlighted on character in politics. (See page 6.) this story in his opening remarks at the conference, demonstrating that ethics of today’s press. Dash lament- cism of the journalist’s choice of character in politics is hardly a new ed that “an uninformed media can standards, saying that while lawyers concern. The evolution of political influence public opinion,” saying may have a clear, written code of ethics became a central theme for that in the culture of the 24-hour ethics, “Journalists write nothing the rest of the conference, with pan- news cast, reporters must discover a down.” Set operating rules could elists looking to the past and future new “twist” every day, thus they lead to self- or outside censorship. of American political life. “either make it up sometimes or Instead, journalists use “rules of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and become conduits of rumors.” In a road.” In the instances of recent sto- historian Robert Caro kicked off the comparison between the coverage of ries exposing the private lives of first day with a special presentation Watergate and the Monica Lewinsky politicians, the press was forced to on President Lyndon Johnson and scandal, Dash suggested that during operate on a case-by-case basis. character. Caro spoke of his reveal- the former, those involved had more David Corn of The Nation and Rich ing travels to the former president’s discipline, and the surrounding Lowry of the National Journal point- hometown in Texas and the bright media was somewhat controlled. ed out that hypocrisy is a major 5 and dark sides of Johnson—those During the Lewinsky investigation, cause for attention: If an official was the public saw, and those it did not. however, the press engaged in a elected on a platform of family val- He also discussed Johnson’s “obses- “whirlwind feeding frenzy.” ues, but he is having an affair, his sion with secrecy”—a passion still In the first panel of the sympo- private life is relevant to public somewhat achievable in the pre- sium, some members of the press affairs. Watergate political era. including Pulitzer Prize-winning Judge Kenneth Starr delivered Former Watergate Chief Counsel Washington Post Columnist Charles introductory remarks for the third

Sam Dash continued the day with Krauthammer and Paul Taylor, panel, broaching the issue of charac- Volume IV discussion of the scandal as a turn- Executive Director of The Alliance ter distortion when prompted by a ing point in American politics. His for Better Campaigns, had a chance question from UVA student Mazen

presentation, which outlined the to respond to Dash’s concerns. Basrawi. When Basrawi remarked ı differences between legal ethics and Taylor, a former Washington Post that he felt Starr’s personality had 2001 moral ethics, also explored the reporter, responded to Dash’s criti- been greatly distorted by the media, Cheryl Mills, former White House

deputy counsel, said that

“Character in politics has to be

about doing what you think is

right—putting your body on the

line for things you think are

good for this country.”

NOW President Patricia Ireland

ied in the second panel, “The Public age, “If [a politician] chooses to Figure’s Point of View: Life Under conduct himself recklessly, some- the Magnifying Glass.” L.F. Payne, body, somewhere, on the internet, former House Representative and cable TV, traditional TV, newspapers, now President and CEO of McGuire somebody will get a hold of that Cheryl Mills Woods Consulting said that no indiscretion and run with it.” Starr responded that he intentional- one’s character should be defined by Panel III, held on April 4th, wel- ly “remained silent in the face of one incident. Instead, character is a comed insiders for “Tales from the attacks,” thus leaving “only one composite: “We have positive char- War Room.” Barbara Comstock, team on the playing field, so of acter traits and negative character research director for the Republican course many touchdowns were traits—what’s left over is our net National Committee; Steven scored.” worth of character.” Both Payne and Jarding, chief of staff for gubernato- Starr also commented on the role former California Congressman Vic rial hopeful ; Cheryl and duties of the president. “The Fazio agreed that too much negativi- Mills, former White House deputy president embodies symbolically ty hurts the political scene in gener- counsel; and Donald Regan, former national values then projects them,” al. Fazio said that “the feeding fren- chief of staff to President Ronald said Starr. The office is a public con- zy continues to cost good people Reagan, all agreed that high moral tract between the president and “We opportunities for public service.” standards should apply to the presi- the People,” and the president Robert Livingston, former con- dent, but disagreed on the level of promises to “well and faithfully dis- gressman from Louisiana and speak- those standards. charge the duties of the office.” er designate in the House, spoke In his address William Bennett 6 According to Starr, this requires a candidly on the panel about his immediately took a strong stance on certain “fundamental decency.” “recent unpleasantness,” telling a the issue of character in politics, say- When these requirements are not story about struggling to write a ing “I will be happy to stand up met, however, Starr suggested that speech during the impeachment today and defend the proposition the criminal justice system might hearings. “At 2:00 that morning I that character matters in politics. not be the best place to turn. knew what the ending was going to Once upon a time this was not a Instead, there should be a “less cor- be—I challenged the president to controversial position—today it is.” rosive way” to police the executive step down. And just in case he He declared that no “high wall” branch. Starr finished his remarks thought it wasn’t possible, I decided divides public and private life. dramatically, saying “I wish the pres- to show him that it was… and I Bennett, now co-director of 2001

ı ident had been truthful and saved stepped down.” Livingston also Empower America, also talked us all.” made the insightful remark that about his experiences in the Reagan Opinions on the appropriate “Most politicians are hard-working cabinet as Drug Czar and Secretary

Volume IV Volume amount of media intrusiveness var- people,” but that in today’s media of Education. He held up his former Former House Representative L.F. Payne

said that no one’s character should be

defined by one incident. Instead

character is a composite: “We have

positive character traits and negative

character traits—what’s left over is our

net worth of character.”

William Bennett: “Character matters in politics!” boss as an example of great charac- Foundation said Clinton’s behavior lic life.” Other criticism rested firmly ter, describing how Reagan defended showed “reckless disregard for on the shoulders of the President, him during his first few rough young women,” and pointed to his with James saying “I weeks as Secretary of Education. overall character. Patricia Ireland didn’t think it was a sex scandal—I The fourth and final panel, took a more general view of this thought it was a stupidity scandal.” “Culture Wars,” which included UVA type of activity, saying that, “So Professor Jean Bethke Elshtain from professors James Childress and many issues that we thought were the University of Chicago handed James Hunter, and NOW President personal turn out to be political— part of the responsiblility to the Patricia Ireland, focused to a large they are structural, built into the American people, saying that each degree on a woman’s perception of institutions; just because these issues person must balance “the differences the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Kay seem to be of a personal nature, that between public and private, not only Cole James of the Heritage doesn’t mean they don’t affect pub- as citizens but as decent people.” •

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Elizabeth Drew. The first panel, them had the kind of rhetoric for “Campaign 2000: How Did We Get people to say “that’s someone I real- Here, Where Are We Going?” ly want to follow.” focused on the events leading up to Prior to the second panel, confer- the November 2000 election and ence attendees and viewers across the immediate aftermath of the too- the country heard from two senior close-to-call vote. The panel, which Congressmen from opposite sides of THE CENTER FOR included Mitchell, Plante, Drew, the political aisle, but with shared GOVERNMENTAL STUDIES moderator Craig Crawford from The concerns about the divided nation seized upon the unique and historic Hotline, and the Youth Leadership that the next President would likely nature of the 2000 election cycle by Initiative’s Ursula Jesse, a senior at face. Congressman Tom Davis (R- sponsoring the third annual South Lakes High School in Reston, VA) offered that the Republicans in American Democracy Conference, a Virginia, also covered a variety of Congress “welcome the opportunity program that brought together topics, including the Supreme to work with the Democrats on America’s top journalists, academics, Court, the primary system, and the some of the issues, but we will need and political practitioners to help relevance of the Electoral College. presidential leadership.” the nation gain valuable insights When discussing the reason turnout Congressman Steny Hoyer (D- into the complexities of the current was so low even in such a tight race, MD) agreed with Davis and added, political climate. Co-sponsored by Drew said, “both candidates were so “whoever wins this election will be The Hotline, the event was held on busy playing it safe that neither one compelled both by principle and December 4 in the Monticello of them lifted our sights or our spir- practicality to deal with the opposi- Room of the historic Watergate its … none of them went beyond tion if he wants to have any hope of Hotel in Washington, D.C. the agenda of the day, neither of success.” In the preceding months when The last two panels, “Congress the conference date was set, it was 2000: Split Indecision?” and assumed that having a post-election “Predicting the Election: Crystal Ball event four weeks after Election Day “Both candidates were so busy playing or Ground Glass?” engaged the would provide plenty of time for audience in topics such as the role our panelists to digest the results of the 107th Congress, committee it safe that neither one of them lifted and prepare the in-depth analysis chair predictions, and the incessant that only political insiders could polling that highlighted the 2000 provide. Little did we know that our sights or our spirits … none of election. Center Director Larry J. after 27 days of counts, lawsuits, Sabato led a panel that featured 8 and recounts, the election would respected pollers Kellyanne still be undecided and the United them went beyond the agenda of the Fitzpatrick from The Polling States would still not have a Company and Fred Yang of the President-elect. Undaunted, the day, neither of them had the kind of Garin-Hart Yang Research Group, as Center proceeded as planned and well as James Campbell of the State produced what is likely the best University of New York, Buffalo. The American Democracy Conference to rhetoric for people to say ‘that’s discussion revolved around why so date. many pundits and political scientists The conference, which was broad- someone I really want to follow.’” were so off base with their bold pre- cast live on C-SPAN, consisted of dictions about the 2000 elections, 2001

ı three panels and featured several of and also the factors that caused the America’s best known political jour- – Elizabeth Drew major networks to miscall the nalists and analysts, including Presidential winner twice on elec-

Volume IV Volume Andrea Mitchell, Bill Plante, and tion night. • UVA CENTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL STUDIES SUPPORTERS

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PROFILE Doug Trout DOUG TROUT BRINGS BOTH ENERGY AND sions, such as the outdoors, EXPERIENCE to the Center for Governmental Studies. golf, and basketball. Doug’s A native of Virginia, Doug has always had an interest in wife, Kelly, is currently a graduate politics on both sides of the spectrum, as well as an student at the University of interest in finance. He began as a high school volunteer Virginia’s Architecture School. stuffing envelopes for Chuck Robb’s campaign. He Doug first came to work for the University of Virginia attended the Republican Convention in 1992 as a media as Assistant Director of Development and Public 9 intern and later worked briefly for the Center for Science Relations for the Virginia Foundation of the Humanities. in the Public Interest. While attending James Madison He now joins CGS as Director of Development. University, Doug was the founder and first president of According to the Center’s Chief of Staff Alex the JMU Political Science Society. Theodoridis, “Beyond the impressive qualifications and After acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree of Political Science abundant experience, Doug brings a deep-seated passion and minoring in Economics, Doug went on to acquire a for politics and public service to his work at the Center. Masters Degree in Public Administration from George You can tell he truly believes in the power of democracy,

Mason University. During this time, he rose to become and that raw enthusiasm comes across day after day in Volume IV Associate Director of Development with Presidential everything he does.” In Director Larry J. Sabato’s opin- Classroom, a civic education program for high school ion, “Doug is ideal for the task at hand: leading a major

students in Washington D.C. capital campaign that will prepare the Center for a cen- ı Doug confesses to having other interests and pas- tury of service to the University and the public.” • 2001 John N. Dalton Governors Conference Brings Together Virginia Statesmen

“ IF WE TRULY WISH TO SERVE THE BEST INTEREST OF VIRGINIA’ S PEOPLE AND TO EARN THE RESPECT AND HONOR OF FUTURE GENERATIONS, WE COULD DO NO BETTER THAN REMEMBER THE QUESTION JOHN DALTON NEVER FORGOT– IS IT GOOD FOR VIRGINIA?”

THIS STATEMENT ENDED Commonwealth by strengthening Governor’s Conference included an Senator John H. Chichester’s the organization of the Republican all-star lineup of Virginia political remarks about his friend and men- Party and by uniting progressive figures, including former Governor tor, the late Governor John Dalton, “mountain valley Republicans,” A. , former Attorney at the Center for Governmental aging Byrd conservatives, and General Andrew P. Miller, former Studies’ third annual Governors young, suburban moderates behind legislators Selwyn Smith, Hunter Conference, held July 20 and 21, the Republican banner. Although he Andrews, Pete Giesen and Ray 2000. Following the previous pro- did not smoke, Dalton died in 1986 Ashworth. Also on the panel were grams on and at age 55 after battling lung cancer. Dalton administrators Charlie Linwood Holton, this conference Panelists at the John N. Dalton Walker, Dr. Wade Gilley, and Charlie focused on the life and administra- Davis, journalists Margaret Edds, tion of John Nichols Dalton, the Mel Carico, and Margie Fisher, Radford attorney and legislator who author Frank Atkinson, and Dalton’s served as only the third Republican youngest daughter, Mary Baril. , from 1978 to “John Dalton knew what every 1982. The Governors Conference Political Family brought together top aides, staff Governor of Virginia comes to The first panel on Thursday focused members, key legislators, senior on “Ted Dalton, John Dalton, and journalists, friends, and family the Rise of the Republican Party.” members at the Boar’s Head Inn in know—and what every public Guests recounted tales of John an effort to record for history the growing up in Ted’s shadow, learn- legacy of one of the founders of servant should know—that the ing the ropes of Virginia politics, Virginia’s modern Republican Party. and preparing for his political future As the adopted son of Virginia’s through the growth of the original “Mr. Republican,” Ted success of public service is measured Republican Party. 10 Dalton, John became the Mary Baril, Dalton’s youngest Republican standard-bearer through daughter, recounted her memories first by its impact on the well-being of his service as a member of both the of her father and grandfather, as Virginia House of Delegates and the well as her thoughts on growing up State Senate, followed by election as its citizens and second by the fiscal in one of Virginia’s best-known Lieutenant Governor, and in 1977, Republican families. Governor. With his commitment to “I thought the was limiting the growth of state govern- integrity of its stewardship.” something they used when they ment and promoting Virginia’s went quail hunting,” she said of right-to-work laws, Dalton anticipat- John and Ted Dalton. 2001 – Senator John Chichester ı ed the Ronald Reagan phenomenon The “Campaign of 1977” panel that swept the country in the early convened next, and panelists dis- 1980’s. His efforts helped solidify cussed the acrimonious race for the

Volume IV Volume true two-party politics in the governorship between Dalton and Henry Howell, the populist former Virginia’s colleges and universities. lieutenant governor known primari- He also pushed for a gasoline tax ly for his outspoken liberal views. increase to battle a shortfall in the Howell’s son, Henry E. Howell, III, Department of Transportation budg- participated in the panel, as did et, foreseeing the Commonwealth’s Kenneth Klinge, one of Dalton’s transportation woes stretching far campaign consultants. into the future. Although Dalton, who served in both houses of the “Better Government, Virginia legislature, was a staunch Not More Government” Republican, he worked to maintain Discussions about Dalton continued good relations between Republicans Thursday evening at a reception and and Democrats in the executive dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s office and in the General Assembly. Rotunda Dome Room. During the Chuck Robb, who served as introductions, Center Director Larry Lieutenant Governor during the J. Sabato announced that beginning Dalton administration and would with this conference, the keynote succeed Dalton as governor, was address at each Governors invited to all of the governor’s cabi- Conference will be known as the net meetings. James H. Latimer Address in Virginia Politics, honoring the late Historical Legacy Senator John H. Chichester reporter whose writing helped keep The final panel, titled “The Political countless Virginians informed of Climate,” gave panelists an opportu- politics for over four decades. The nity to describe the political trends, highlight of the evening was the key figures, and events that Virginia remarks about Governor Dalton by saw during the late 1970’s and early surprise and disappointment to Senator John H. Chichester from 1980s that helped influence the many. Stafford County, the highest-ranking Dalton legacy. GOP organizer and Giesen and other panelists will Republican in the Virginia State Senate-hopeful Richard Obenshain’s appear in a documentary produced Senate. Chichester called Dalton “a tragic death, ’s election in conjunction with the Governors conservative in the literal sense of to the over Conference by Central Virginia’s the word—careful, business-like, sys- Andrew Miller, and Charles Robb’s Public Broadcasting WCVE-TV23 tematic, and prudent. He wanted to ascension to the governorship were Richmond/WHTJ-TV41 keep what was best about the discussed. Political friends and foes Charlottesville. The documentary, Virginia he loved, but he wanted agreed that John Dalton would pri- covering Dalton’s political career and Virginia to grow and prosper as marily be remembered in Virginia legacy, will be broadcast in the well.” history as a good man whose practi- spring of 2001. The second day of the conference cal, business-like approach to gov- In July 2001, the Center will host saw panelists that included Dalton erning, and whose determined the 4th Annual Governors 11 staff members Joy Wilson and efforts to strengthen the Republican Conference, focusing on the Charlie Davis as well as journalist Party in Virginia, left an imprint that administration of Charles S. Robb, Margie Fisher and former Senator can still be seen today. who governed Virginia from Hunter Andrews. They engaged in Former Delegate A.R. “Pete” 1982 to 1986. For more informa- an interesting discussion on “The Giesen, who grew up with Dalton in tion, please contact the Center or Dalton Administration,” accenting Radford, disclosed that Dalton had visit the website this summer, the high points as well as some of been approached by friends in www.goodpolitics.org. • the low points of Dalton’s term in 1985, after Republican Wyatt B. Volume IV the Governor’s Mansion. As gover- Durrette’s loss to Gerald Baliles, and nor, Dalton concentrated on stream- asked him to consider running for

lining the government and bureau- governor in 1989. Dalton’s cancer at ı cracy of Virginia, and supported a that time was in remission, and his 2001 federal plan that desegregated death the following year came as a Center Hosts Four Gubernatorial Candidates at Fundraiser Debut of Award-Winning Youth Leadership Initiative Video

“The speakers all discussed issues that ON FEBRUARY 24, 2000 the “Governor Wannabees” by Gilmore, Center for Governmental Studies were urged by former Congressman hosted the Second Annual Benefit we focus on at the Center—promoting Payne to take the high road in their Dinner at the Richmond Omni. In campaigning efforts over the addition to Governor James political education and involvement coming year and not to succumb to Gilmore, former Governor Gerald negative ads and character attacks Baliles and House Speaker Vance on their opponents. Warner, a busi- Wilkins, four potential candidates among young people and making nessman from for Governor in 2001 were present: who ran for the United States Senate 12 Democrats Mark Warner and former in 1996, spoke on the importance congressman L.F. Payne, who has politics more appealing by conducting of making politics relevant to the since withdrawn from the race, and lives of voters, envisioning a cam- Republicans Lt. Governor John positive campaigns.” paign that “would be less about Hager and Attorney General Mark Republicans and Democrats but Earley. more about policy.” With Baliles emceeing the event, MELISSA NORTHERN, CENTER DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS The event enjoyed a spirit of the stage was set for an enlightening bipartisanship, epitomized by night of thoughtful discussion and Lieutenant Governor Hager’s discus- entertaining banter. Initiative, ranging from lessons they sion of his attendance of President 2001

ı The four candidates each have learned from their political John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. answered questions from middle experiences to the importance of Inspired by Kennedy’s request that and high school students participat- positive, message-oriented cam- one “ask not what your country can

Volume IV Volume ing in the Youth Leadership paigning. The candidates, labeled do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Hager encouraged bility seriously and encourage others Director Ken Stroupe. “It conveys the young people present to become to do so as well.” the excitement of our signature involved in the political process. Another highlight of the evening civics education program that Attorney General Earley called for was the debut of the Youth began here at home in Virginia.” more civic engagement and a rekin- Leadership Initiative’s new promo- The several hundred guests who dled passion for core American val- tional video, Imagine a Nation’s attended the event included ues, emphasizing the importance of Future. The twelve-minute video, Center supporters, students, and respect and humility. “The speakers which recently won a Telly Award, most of the Virginia General all discussed issues that we focus on describes YLI’s mission and goals, Assembly. At the end of the at the Center—promoting political and features prominent Virginia evening, Center Director Larry J. education and involvement among political leaders like Governor Sabato presented Governor young people and making politics Gilmore, Senator John Warner, and Gilmore with the 2000 Youth more appealing by conducting posi- former First Lady Barbara Bush dis- Leadership Initiative Public Service tive campaigns,” said Center cussing the program. “This video Award, recognizing his Director of Programs Melissa has proven to be an invaluable tool commitment to encouraging civic Northern. “I appreciate that these for presenting YLI to the nation,” participation. • candidates take their civic responsi- said Youth Leadership Initiative

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PARTICIPANTS Volume IV

Left to Right, Back Row: Attorney General , House Speaker Vance Wilkins,

Governor James S. Gilmore, former Governor Gerald Baliles, and former Congressman L. F. Payne ı 2001 Front Row: Mark Warner, Lt. Governor John Hager, and Center Director Larry J. Sabato The National Direct Democracy Conference Tackles a Growing Phenomenon

JUNE 8– JUNE 9, 2000

IN THE DOME ROOM OF implications for democracy in THE ROTUNDA, the Center for America. The conference was gener- Governmental Studies continued to ously sponsored by the National fulfill its mission of bringing togeth- Education Association, the er academics and practitioners of California Teachers Association, the the political arena. The National Oregon Education Association, and Direct Democracy Conference the Washington Education focused on the growing use of Association. In the words of Center statewide ballot initiatives and the Visiting Scholar Howard Ernst, the conference represented “the most comprehensive gathering of initia- tive scholars and practitioners ever assembled to discuss this important phenomenon.” After opening remarks from Bob Chase, President of the National Education Association, and Center Director Larry J. Sabato, the first panel examined the increasing use of ballot initiatives and debated whether there is reason for concern. Bruce Cain and Kenneth Miller pre- sented their paper “The Populist Legacy, Initiatives, and the Undermining of Representative Government.” Panelists included both academics and practitioners David Broder explained how such as Arthur Lupia of the University of California, San Diego, 14 Sue Tupper of APCO Associates, ini- future candidates may use ballot tiative consultant David Donnelly, and an avid supporter of the initia- initiatives as part of their tive process, former Senator Mike Gravel. The second panel that afternoon campaign platforms, promising passionately debated the role of money in the success of ballot ini- to empower the people. tiatives. Professor Daniel Smith of the University of Denver presented 2001

ı his paper, “Campaign Financing of Ballot Initiatives in the American States,” and panelists included Amy David Broder Volume IV Volume STAFF Pritchard of the Ballot Initiative Professor Larry J. Sabato Strategy Center; attorney and initia- DIRECTOR tive expert Paul Grant; and Paul Alex Theodoridis Jacob of U.S. Term Limits. Howard CHIEF OF STAFF Ernst noted that, “With twenty-four Melissa Northern states using the process and over 80 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS million dollars being spent on statewide ballot initiatives in the Doug Trout DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT year 2000 alone, the initiative process has entered the big leagues Joshua Scott DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS of politics.” That evening, journalist David Iain Ross Balantine Bolton SENIOR EDITOR Broder of the Washington Post deliv- ered a stirring keynote speech. Professor James R. Sofka RESIDENT SCHOLAR Day two began with Todd Donovan and David McCuan pre- Danelia Robinson OFFICE MANAGER senting their paper, “Political Consulting and the Initiative Ken Stroupe Industrial Complex.” Panelists DIRECTOR, YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE included Ron Faucheux of Angela Stokes Campaigns and Elections magazine, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION, Rick Arnold of the Nevada Petition YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Gathering Firm, political consultant Senator Gravel Dan Payne Gale Kaufman, and Doug Guetzloe FIELD DIRECTOR, of Advantage Consulting. The final YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE panel of the conference discussed Interns, Spring Semester 2001 the need and the prospects of Margaret Ashby reforming the initiative process. Tom Bednar Elizabeth Gerber of the University Bridget Byrnes of California-Berkeley, presented her Amanda Brooks “With twenty-four states using the research. The panel included Broder, Whitney Duff Anne Fishwick Peter Schrag of the Sacramento Bee, Michael Gillespie attorney and initiative expert Joe process and over 80 million dollars Rakesh Gopalan Remcho, and Dane Waters of the Teryn Hanggi Initiative and Referendum Institute. Emily Harding being spent on statewide ballot Center Director Larry J. Sabato Carter Heald Maggie Holden provided concluding remarks and Sonja Horgen Broder offered to sign copies of his initiatives in the year 2000 alone, Tim Johnson most recent publication, Democracy 15 Lauren Jones Derailed: Initiative Campaigns and the Erin Kitchen the initiative process has entered Erin Malady Power of Money. The final product of Colleen Maloney the initiative project is the forth- Eric McDermott coming book, Taking the Initiative: the big leagues of politics.” Graham McDonald New Perspectives on a Growing Kelly McGrath Phenomenon. Co-authored by Center Tom McKee – Howard Ernst Michael Mellen Director Larry J. Sabato, and Center Lauren Olsen Visiting Scholars Bruce Larson and Volume IV Ade Patton Howard Ernst, this publication will Chris Spillman be available in 2001 and will Zach Terwilliger

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