BULLETINSpring ■ 2008

Ten Years of Good Politics Gathering Virginia politicians and scholars together

ounded in 1997 by University of present, to explore important aspects of FVirginia professor Larry Sabato, the his administrations. In tandem with this Center for Politics began with a simple conference, the Center partnered with mission that remains unchanged a the Community Idea Stations (Richmond decade later: To improve civic education and Charlottesville PBS) to produce a and promote the value of citizen partici- documentary on Godwin’s life and leg- pation in politics through comprehen- acy. Over the years this partnership has sive research, pragmatic analysis, and grown into a tradition of examining the innovative educational programs. administrations of Virginia’s more recent The Center’s very first conference in elected officials and the annual con- the summer of 1998, then called the ference has been dubbed the Virginia Virginia Governor’s Conference, focused Political History Project. Since 1998, in on the two terms of Governor Mills E. conjunction with the Community Idea Godwin, Jr. and brought together promi- Stations, the Center for Politics has nent figures in Virginia politics, past and CONTINUED ■■ SON ADDI

DAN Since 1999, the Center has grown its Youth election cycle in retrospect, but also the miere in September of 2008. Leadership Initiative from current campaigns, upcoming elections, Since 1999, the Center has grown its being a part of the civics and prospects for the future health of Youth Leadership Initiative from a small classrooms in 14 Virginia American democracy. pilot project in 14 Virginia schools to a schools to reaching To address relevant issues in politics, comprehensive civics education program millions of students across both positive and negative, in 1999 the that reaches millions of students across the nation and around the Center created the National Symposium the nation and around the world. YLI Series. This annual series has involved a combines technology with civic partici- world. variety of events and partnerships with pation and community service to assist civic organizations and academic institu- primary and secondary school teach- tions from across the nation. Previous ers in creating an engaged classroom produced documentaries on Governors topics have included women and poli- environment. YLI created the official Holton, Dalton, Robb, Baliles, and Wilder, tics, youth civic engagement, political curriculum website for America’s 400th and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds. In humor, wartime politics, presidential Anniversary commemoration, which 2006, the Center celebrated women lead- selection, and character in politics. In consisted of an original series of les- ers in Virginia politics, and in 2007, the 2007 the Center turned its focus to the son plans on the Jamestown settlement. Center kicked off its tenth anniversary U.S. Constitution and how our found- Additionally, the Center hosted the

by examining the last decade of Virginia ing document fits within today’s world International Youth Democracy Summit, politics and looking to what the next ten with modern-day issues not experi- during which 300 high school student years may hold. enced by the Founders and Framers, leaders from all over the world met at Broadening the lens to include such as population growth, national the University to discuss the importance national politics, for the past ten years expansion, campaign finance, the grow- of civic engagement to the founding of the Center has hosted another annual ing influence of media and technology, Jamestown, as well as to the creation event, the American Democracy and Congressional representation in an and support of democracies across the Conference, which recognizes elec- era of booming state populations. Last globe. tions as seminal events in the life of our October 2007, the series culminated with Over the past decade the Center democracy. Not only do campaigns and a “National Constitutional Convention” for Politics has also hosted a Virginia elections set the direction of our repub- in Washington, D.C., during which schol- gubernatorial debate and a U.S. Senate lic, but they also shed light on the state ars, students, political analysts, appointed debate, published and promoted vari- of our nation’s political health. It is alto- and elected government officials, and the ous books on politics and government, gether fitting then, that an examination general public discussed the history of provided financial awards for students of our democracy takes place alongside the Constitution and potential reforms. and teachers to promote civic excellence current campaigns and elections. In A documentary on the Constitution and and engagement, held events on careers partnership with National Journal’s The ideas for and against reform, again in in politics and government, and hosted Hotline, the Center hosts this gathering partnership with the Community Idea some of the nation’s most important to examine not only the most recent Stations, is in production and will pre- political figures.

Spring ■ 2008 ■ p2 Why is Politics Still tension among people with competing American understand that the only way a Good Thing? ideas and visions. That is the system that that lasting change occurs in American The guiding philosophy of the Center Washington, Jefferson, Madison and our democracy is through the political for Politics is one that views politics as other Founders designed and intended. process, and the way to change politics the glue that holds together the most However, this is not to suggest that one is not to sit on the sidelines, but to get diverse democracy on the face of the must simply endure those aspects with in the game. We look at the present and earth. Politics is the oil that lubricates which one disagrees or finds distasteful. the past not as boring lessons of history, the creaky machinery of bureaucracy to As Center Director Larry Sabato but as sources to inspire both current make it more responsive. observes in his latest book, A More Perfect and future generations to be active in “The Center promotes the value and Constitution, even the Founders expected the decisions and processes that shape importance of compromise in politics, there to be problems with politics in politics and government. but we also refuse to accept as an excuse the development of the new nation. The tie that binds each citizen to the for apathy and disinterest that politics In his farewell address to the nation, other is not that we agree on every — or has become too controversial,” said Chief George Washington himself warned that even any — political issue, but rather of Staff Ken Stroupe. “In a nation as political parties “are likely, in the course that we share an understanding of the large and diverse as ours, it is unrealistic of time and things, to become potent obligation we each have as citizens to expect that our politics should be engines, by which cunning, ambitious, to participate in the political dialogue

without controversy. But there’s always and unprincipled men will be enabled of our time and thereby ensure the room for improvement and that is our to subvert the power of the people safe passage of democracy from one goal.” and to usurp for themselves the reins generation to the next. We hope that John Adams once said, “I study of government, destroying afterwards you will continue to join us in this politics…so that my sons may have the very engines which have lifted endeavor and look forward to the next liberty to study mathematics and them to unjust dominion.” Likewise, ten years of promoting good politics! ★ philosophy....in order to give their Thomas Jefferson concluded in 1789, children a right to study painting, in a letter to his friend James Madison, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, that “No society can make a perpetual The guiding philosophy tapestry, and porcelain.” It would be constitution, or even a perpetual law. of the Center for Politics pretentious, indeed, to suggest that we The earth belongs always to the living is one that views politics study politics at the Center solely for the generation.” Madison responded in as the glue that holds benefits that such study may inure to agreement. together the most future generations. The truth is we also The Center for Politics exists not diverse democracy on actually enjoy politics, and we hope to to glorify the flaws of politics, but to the face of the earth… inspire others to not only enjoy it, but provide ordinary citizens with the get involved with it as well. knowledge and skills necessary to Today, with a viable two-party participate in politics…as Washington system, we should expect a degree of and Jefferson had hoped; to help every

p3 ■ 2008 ■ Spring Crystal Ball Re-launched for 2008 Site rated most accurate gets even better

n January 2008, the Center for Politics’ Ipolitical analysis and forecasting website, Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball, unveiled a new design format for the 2008 elections for the U.S. House, Senate, governorships and the already- exciting contest for president. Located at www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball, the completely remodeled site features a fresh new look and clean, user- friendly organizational layout. Building on its success in the 2006 midterm elections, where the Crystal Ball was rated as having the web’s most accurate political analysis based on correctly predicting the outcome of every race for the Senate, all but one governorship and the exact 29-seat net change in the House as of Election Day, the site expanded its coverage in 2008 to include the presidential nominating contests and the general election battles in all 50 states. The new Crystal Ball site features weekly articles from Center director Larry Sabato, as well as featured columnists like Rhodes Cook, in addition to an “Election Countdown” clock, a comprehensive list of presidential primary and caucus dates, Congressional filing deadlines and resources for students, teachers, journalists and political junkies alike. ★

Visit the Crystal Ball at www.centerforpolitics.org/ crystalball

Spring ■ 2008 ■ p4 Center for Politics

Staff Larry J. Sabato, Director Reggie Jackson, Assistant Ken Stroupe, Chief of Staff, Director of Development Director YLI Vanessa Freeman, Michael Baudinet, Corporate and Foundation Executive Assistant to the Relations Director Matt Smyth, Director of Danelia I. Robinson, Communications Administrative Assistant to Isaac Wood, Research the Chief of Staff Analyst Mary D. Brown, Chief Meg Heubeck, YLI Financial Officer Director of Instruction Documentary Series Jennifer D. Page, Office Kristen Durst, YLI Goes Constitutional Manager and Fiscal Outreach Coordinator Administrator Rhodes Cook, Senior Daman Irby, Director of Columnist ince its founding, the Center for Politics in partnership Operations Howard Ernst, Senior Swith the Community Idea Stations (WCVE and WCVW Megan Davis, Director of Scholar Programs Richmond PBS, WHTJ Charlottesville PBS), has built a repu- Paul Freedman, Senior Bruce Vlk, Deputy Director Scholar tation for the production of quality documentaries. The of Programs Bruce Larson, Senior inaugural documentary in the series was produced in 1998 Scholar and focused upon the life and legacy of Virginia Governor Mills Godwin Jr. Subsequent documentaries were pro- duced on the administrations of Virginia Governors Holton, Summer 2007 – Spring 2008 Interns Dalton, Robb, Baliles, and Wilder, and Lieutenant Governor J. Allison Andresen Kye Kolar Sargeant Reynolds. “Wilder: An American First” was broad- Joseph Baber Ross Lawrence Will Bane Sylvia Lee cast nationally, and the production became the recipient of a Emily Bowles Prashanth Parmeswaran Communicator Award of Excellence and three Telly Awards Brittany Bremer Charlotte Persant in the categories of Educational Film or Video, Cultural Film James Brooks Sarah Qureshi or Video, and Documentary Film or Video. “Sarge Reynolds: Katie Coleman Sam Ross A Documentary” won a Telly Award in the category of Ryan Conner Mohammed Shariff Documentary Film or Video and an Award of Distinction Carlos Cueto-Diaz Ben Smoot from The Videographer Awards. S.W. Dawson Catie Stockdale As a follow-up to the Center’s “National Constitutional Bobby Dressel Sarah Sullivan Convention,” which took place in October 2007, the Center Sterling Elmore Bayless Sword has once again partnered with the Community Idea Stations Joseph Figueroa Ezekiel Tan to produce a documentary, this time with a focus on the U.S. Ian Gallagher Samantha Tobias Constitution. In addition to providing a historical review of Marjorie Gilbert Chris Traub Brandon Gould Paul Wiley our founding document, this documentary will explore why Meredyth Haas Kendall Williams it is important that Americans become more educated about Sarah Harvey Matthew Zaccarino their Constitution, how it fits within the context of modern- Julie Hatchett day politics and issues, and whether or not there is a need for constitutional reform. Among those interviewed for this documentary are Senator Bob Dole, Ambassador Geraldine Board of Advisors Ferraro, Senator John Warner, Governor Lowell Weicker and Mr. Dan Alcorn Mrs. Eva S. Hardy University of Virginia professors Larry Sabato and Julian Mr. Frank Atkinson Ms. Betty Massey Bond. Mr. Fred Barnes Mr. Richard Norman This newest documentary on the Constitution will debut Mr. Mark Bowles Mr. John Rasmussen The Hon. Kirk Cox The Hon. Ken Stolle on Virginia public television stations in September 2008, The Hon. John Hager coinciding with Constitution Day. ★

p5 ■ 2008 ■ Spring Upcoming Events

will include front-loading of primaries, primary and caucus results, past and future campaign strategies, voting trends and demographics, analysis of Election 2008 from both sides of the aisle, and many more relevant and exciting topics. To be held in Washington, D.C. this fall, the 10th Annual American Democracy Conference will be free to the public with advance registration. Visit www.CenterforPolitics.org for updated conference information.

Voter Registration Continues as National Outreach Effort In this galvanized election year, the Center for Politics and affiliated students and organizations are busy registering 10th Annual American new voters for the 2008 election. Just Democracy Conference as primaries and caucuses across the Each year, the Center for Politics, in nation are seeing record youth turnout, partnership with National Journal’s students at the University are preparing The Hotline, presents the American their peers in record numbers to Democracy Conference. Celebrating its participate in this historic election. 10th anniversary, the Center will hold Since 2004, the Center for Politics and the 10th Annual American Democracy the University of Virginia have been Conference in the nation’s capital. a part of the National Campaign for The conference will bring together Civic and Political Engagement with the leading journalists, Beltway insiders, Harvard Institute of Politics and 20 other political experts and academics to member schools, and the Center has examine the recent presidential developed a strategic plan for campus- primaries and caucuses, as well as the based and student-led voter education, upcoming conventions, campaigns, and registration and get-out-the-vote drives. Election Day 2008. Topics for discussion While University of Virginia students lead the Charlottesville and Albemarle recruiting efforts, the Center for Politics provides guidance, training, and The conference will bring together resources for participants. Center staff is leading journalists, Beltway insiders, also responsible for facilitating working political experts and academics relationships with local offices of voter to examine the recent presidential registration. primaries and caucuses. The Coalition is coordinated by two Center for Politics interns who work with student groups and University departments. Many of these politically

Spring ■ 2008 ■ p6 active students in the coalition are Senator Clinton volunteering with their choice of the presidential campaigns this year.

Series to Examine the Constitution in Today’s Politics As an extension of the National Constitutional Convention held on October 19, 2007, and Professor Larry Sabato’s recent publication, A More Perfect Constitution, the Center for Politics will host the first in a series of conferences on “Constitutional Challenges” beginning late spring of 2008. Constitutional reform is a topic that is of increasing concern within modern public discourse. This presidential election has seen candidates from all parties discuss the need for adhering to or amending the Constitution. Almost daily we hear discussions about the Electoral College’s role in presidential selection, an indication Democratic Presidential Candidate that the citizenry is beginning to more closely scrutinize the structures and Visits Center, Sabato’s 101 Class protocol outlined in the Constitution. The “Constitutional Challenges” series On February 11, 2008 following invitation to all the presidential candidates, the Center will bring together constitutional for Politics and U.Va. Professor Larry J. Sabato welcomed Senator Hillary Clinton to scholars, civic organizations, students Sabato’s Introduction to American Politics class. Senator Clinton, one of the candidates and the public to discuss how our for the Democratic nomination for President, spoke to students, faculty, staff and guests founding document affects our lives. in the auditorium of Old Cabell Hall at the University. “She was the first to say ‘yes’” said All events in the series will be held Sabato. “We’ll be delighted to welcome any of the other candidates at any time.” in Charlottesville, Virginia. Visit www. Senator Clinton spent most of her time answering questions from students, on topics CenterforPolitics.org for updated ranging from the political figures who have influenced her career to her proposed information on the Constitutional policies on taxes, health care, and college tuition. Both Professor Sabato and Senator Challenges series. ★ Clinton remarked favorably on how substantive and policy-focused the students’ questions were, noting the content was a nice break from conversations about polling and, in the words of Senator Clinton, other “entertainment politics.” Looking to the future, Clinton said it was encouraging to see so many students and young people getting involved in the political process, and hoped that instead of treating politics like a game, they would remember Sabato’s mantra for the class: “Politics is a good thing!”

p7 ■ 2008 ■ Spring Taking Charge! YLI Students Engage with the Constitution

hange was in the air last fall as debated proposed changes and voted Cthousands of classrooms discussed as to whether those changes should be the Constitution as a part of the Youth enacted. Leadership Initiative’s National Mock Polls opened at the beginning of Constitutional Convention. Students October for a two-week voting period from schools across the nation stud- during which over 450,000 votes were ied the history of the Constitution, cast in the nation’s largest, student only, online mock election. The secondary ballots contained as many as thirteen proposed changes to the Constitution ranging from non-partisan redistrict- ing to mandatory national service. YLI offered supporting lesson plans on top- ics such as congressional redistricting, holding a Constitutional Convention, amending the Constitution and extend- ing House terms. The elementary bal- lot contained five issues that teachers could discuss using resources and les- son plans from the YLI website, www. youthleadership.net. Teachers also had the opportunity to host a reenactment of the original convention using YLI lesson plans. Students in states with gubernatorial races (Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi) were also able to cast an online vote for Governor in addition to weighing in on Constitutional reform. YLI supported these races with lesson plans that compared the gubernatorial candidates for all three states. “Last fall was one of the most excit- ing for the Youth Leadership Initiative,” said Meg Heubeck, YLI Director of Instruction. “Imagine all of those stu- dents discussing issues from all sides, debating the pros and cons of the amendments, and using the skill of civil discourse to arrive at a decision regard- ing Constitutional change. I think this is the most unique and inspiring program YLI has held to date!” YLI sent teachers stickers and posters that contained the theme of the Mock Constitutional Convention: One Nation. Many Voices. Vote. Both contained a scene

Spring ■ 2008 ■ p8 Intern Corner Sarah Harvey

This spring will mark the end of one year that I have been interning at the Center of Howard Chandler Christy’s The Scene for Politics. Working under at the Signing of the Constitution of the Mr. Michael Baudinet, the United States with mirrored images of Executive Assistant to Professor young people in the foreground. The Larry Sabato, I have been powerful image suggests to students exposed to many different opportu- that it is now their turn to take owner- nities at the Center. I have been able to ship of the Constitution. According to assist in a variety of assignments, including many YLI teachers, this was a great way conducting background research for Professor Sabato’s to inspire their students. Bob Silverman, projects and managing scheduling and correspondence. This past an elementary school teacher in Florida, fall was a particularly exciting time for the Center with the launch of offered this comment about his expe- Professor Sabato’s latest work, A More Perfect Constitution. I helped rience with the Mock Constitutional manage several of Professor Sabato’s blogs concerning the book. The Convention: project entailed book mailings for increased marketing and exposure This was a particularly revealing experiment as well as managing reader feedback. I also assisted with planning for the kids. First, they have had almost no The National Constitutional Convention in Washington, D.C., an event experience voting and virtually no touch with held this past October. The day featured animated discussion about an idea of an “issue.” The fifth item about possible changes to the United States Constitution and a lively debate service after high school brought out some from distinguished panelists. This was the highlight of my fall semes- ideas and feelings even in young kids of age ter! It was exciting to see everything come together and to have ten. It sparked much discussion -- makes one the opportunity to meet speakers such as Associate Supreme Court wonder if we shouldn’t approach these things Justice Samuel Alito and former Senator Bob Dole. with the kids earlier. Also, the process itself In addition to working with Mr. Baudinet at the Center, I am also was important if for no other reason than manifesting the idea of one’s connection to participating at the Center for the Study of the Presidency Fellowship society through some type of empowerment. Program. I was honored to be nominated for the program by the The kids felt something special though with Center for Politics and I am currently serving as the University’s rep- the awareness that they were voting with resentative. I have been working on an extensive research project on other kids across the country. I just wanted to the George W. Bush presidency, which I will be presenting at a confer- indicate that my kids enjoyed the experiment! ence in Washington, D.C. later this spring. The Youth Leadership Initiative is After graduation this May I hope to return to The Atlantic in more committed than ever to promo- Washington, D.C., the organization with which I interned this past ting civic engagement within America’s summer. This wonderful opportunity allowed me to utilize the les- young population. As YLI moves sons learned while interning at the Center. The invaluable experience towards the 2008 Mock Election, it is gained at the U.Va. Center for Politics will continue to shape my future currently developing even more exciting in a positive light. strategies to teach students about their future roles in American democracy. Please visit the YLI website to see all of the great new resources being develo- ped throughout the spring of 2008.

p9 ■ 2008 ■ Spring Corporate Connection

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The American America Online, Inc. East Hartford Chamber of Commerce McIntire School of Commerce Medical Facilities of America Democracy Conference, National American Electric Power, Inc. Embarq Corporation American Forest & Paper Association Estate of Anna B. Thompson Menominee Paper Company Symposium Series and the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Estate of Donald C. Flood Microsoft Corporation Virginia Political History Project AOL Time Warner Eugene Holt Foundation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program are all events that focus on Associated Distributors, Inc. Exxon Mobil Morison-Knox Holden Mortgage Bankers Association of America understanding our government AT&T Corporation FHC Health Systems, Inc. B. Wilson Porterfield Jr. Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund MVM, Inc. and the future of civic education Bank of America Fork Union Military Academy National Group Protection, Inc. and our democracy. At each Baxter International Foundation Foundation 2002 National Right to Work Legal Defense Fund of our conferences, we bring Bell Atlantic Foundation for Roanoke Valley Noland Memorial Foundation Norfolk Southern Corporation together many distinguished Bellsouth Corporation Foundation for the Carolinas Bomarko Framme Law Firm, PC Norfolk Southern Railway Company public leaders, political Bond Market Association Friends for Allen Louderback Northrop Grumman Newport News professionals, media figures Bridgers / Short Foundation Friends of Harvey Morgan NVR, Inc. and scholars. 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Spring ■ 2008 ■ p10 The Leadership List

The Center for Politics relies on the support of U.Va. graduates, friends, The Community Foundation corporations, foundations, and organizations to provide excellent programming The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and research. We would like to express our gratitude to the following individuals The Grace Jones Richardson Trust and organizations that have made our programs excel. The Leadership List The Greene Company includes donors to the Center for Politics who have made particularly generous The Herb Block Foundation The Kluge-Moses Foundation contributions from the inception of the Center through December 3, 2007. The National Journal Group, Inc. The Norfolk Foundation $1,000,000 and above Norfolk Southern Foundation Hunton & Williams The Praxis Foundation Dr. Larry J. Sabato Richard S. Reynolds Foundation James B. & Bruce R. Murray The Richard Norman Company Foundation The State Affairs Company $500,000 - $999,999 Ms. Eleanor Shannon The State Legislative Leaders Foundation Mr. Richard L. Sharp & Mrs. Sherry Mr. G. Gilmer Minor, III & Mrs. Anonymous Charlotte M. Minor The Vectre Corporation Sharp Mrs. Anna B. Thompson* Thomas Advisors, Inc. The Praxis Foundation Morison-Knox Holden Melendez & Prough, LLP Tidewater Research Foundation $250,000 - $499,999 Mr. Willy Willow TimPAC SunTrust Foundation, MidAtlantic Anonymous Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc.. Tissue News UPS Foundation Commonwealth Foundations Troutman Sanders, LLP $25,000 - $49,999 Vantage Point Consulting, LLC Trust of E. Stuart James Grant Mr. William H. Goodwin, Jr. & Mrs. Altria Corporate Services, Inc. Tullis Educational Foundation Alice T. Goodwin Verizon Foundation U.Va. McIntire School of Commerce Mr. Bruce C. Gottwald & Mrs. Nancy Claude R. Lambe Foundation Mr. John O. Wynne & Mrs. Susan S. U.Va. Richmond Chapter Alumni Club H. Gottwald CSX Corporation Wynne Ukrop Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc. $100,000 - $249,999 $10,000 - $14,999 Mr. William H. Fishback, Jr. and Mrs. United Way of King County Anonymous Mr. J. Stewart Bryan, III & Mrs. Lissy Sara Fishback Bryan United Way of the National Capital The Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr. Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc. Franklin L. Haney Company Mrs. Patricia D. Cornwell CIRCLE: The Center for Information University of Virginia Alumni Association John McLaughlin & Associates, Inc. & Research on Civic Learning & General Motors Corporation University of Virginia Foundation Engagement Mr. John P. Jones & Mrs. Sandra Mrs. Katherine B. Godwin UPS Foundation Jones US Airways Group, Inc. Dominion Mr. J. Robert Harris & Mrs. Patricia S. Mr. Andrew B. Kingston & Mrs. Patricia Harris UST Public Affairs, Inc. Mr. John A. Griffin & Mrs. Amy Marie Peterson UST, Inc. Mitchell Griffin Mr. John T. Hazel, Jr. & Mrs. Anne M. McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC VA Cable Telecommunications Assoc. Mr. Robert V. Hatcher, Jr. & Mrs. Hazel Vantage Point Consulting, LLC Jennifer D. Hatcher Michael S. Miller & Mrs. Nancy Mr. William A. Hazel & Mrs. Eleanor Richards Miller Verizon Foundation John & Amy Griffin Foundation C. Hazel Virginia Beach Foundation Ms. Sonja Hoel Perkins Ms. Sarah K. Marquigny Mr. Thomas H. Kennedy, Jr. Virginia Education Association Mr. Joshua B. Rales Mr. Paul H. Saunders & Mrs. Victoria Mortgage Bankers Association of Virginia Review RFI Foundation, Inc. America Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute, Inc. B. Saunders Virginia State AFL - CIO The Community Foundation The Estate of Donald C. Flood Oracle Corporation Virginia Waste Industries Association Trust of E. Stuart James Grant The Herb Block Foundation Mr. E. C. Robins, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Virginians for Jerry Kilgore PAC Mr. Robert S. Ukrop & Mrs. Jayne Ellen Robins Wachovia Corporation $50,000 - $99,999 Ukrop Mr. Ralph D. Rocks* Washington Gas Light Company California Teachers Association UST, Inc. Mr. David A. Salem Washington Group International, Inc. Ms. Andrea B. Currier West Group Properties, LLC West Group Properties, LLC Mr. S. Buford Scott and Mrs. Susan Bailey Scott Western Mass. Office Mr. Joshua P. Darden, Jr. & Mrs. Elizabeth D. Darden $15,000 - $24,999 Wiley, Rein & Fielding, LLP Smithfield Foods, Inc. Mr. Daniel S. Alcorn & Ms. Kathryn A. Williams Companies, Inc. Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust Susan B. & S. Buford Scott Trust MacLane Williams Mullen, PC Markel Corporation The Dutko Group, Inc. Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc. Capital One Services, Inc. Mrs. Annegret Massey The State Legislative Leaders Fnd. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Mr. William Heywood Fralin, Sr. & Mrs. Mr. Ivor Massey, Jr. Cynthia K. Fralin The United States Election Assistance Commission Mr. James B. Murray, Jr. and Mrs. Mr. Jeff S. Gregson & Mrs. Teresa T. Bruce Randolph Murray Gregson Mr. Boyd Calvin Tinsley and Mrs. Emily S. Tinsley * Deceased p11 ■ 2008 ■ Spring The 2007 Honor Roll

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$50,000 - $499,999 Elizabeth Thompson Childrey (Curry ’72) Ann H. Austin & John Jefferson Austin Colby Trexler Clark (Col ’96) & Christopher FOUNDERS SOCIETY, DOME LEVEL & William C. Childrey (Darden ’73) (Comm ’61) J. Clark Anonymous Thomas Beverley Evans, Jr. (Col ’53, Roy E. Bertolatus (Col ’74) Lee S. Cochran & George M. Cochran Larry J. Sabato (Col ’74)❖✳ Law ’56) S. Sonjia Smith (Col ’79, Law ’82) (Col ’34, Law ’36) Karen Finger & Jonathan Samuel Finger & Michael D. Bills (Col ’78) Jason P. Conti (Col ’99) $25,000 - $49,999 (Col ’82) Kelen Taylor Bunner & Bruce J. Bunner Walter W. Craigie, Jr. FOUNDERS SOCIETY, DOME LEVEL Paul D. Fraim (Curry ’73) (Col ’92) Joyce Jennings Ernst (Col ’83, Darden ’87) Andrea Bruce Currier Cynthia K. Fralin & William Heywood Fralin, Cheryl Thompson Byron (Col ’77) & Robert & Michael Ashley Ernst (Col ’82, Patricia Marie Petersen & Andrew B. Sr. (Col ’62) Gordon Byron (Col ’73, Law ’76) Darden ’86) Kingston (Col ’81) Laurie Gordon & Richard S. Gordon Ronald W. Crouch (Col ’78) Fork Union Military Academy Wrinkle in Time Foundation, Inc. (Law ’82) Crutchfield Corporation William H. Furlong, Jr. (Eng ’51) $15,000 - $24,999 Alice W. Handy & Peter A. Stoudt (Col ’75, Scheline Thornton Crutchfield (Col ’86) & Stewart H. Gamage FOUNDERS SOCIETY, COLONNADE LEVEL Grad A&S ’78) William G. Crutchfield, Jr. (Comm ’65) James Gordon Giuseppe (Col ’82) Elizabeth D. Darden & Joshua P. Darden, Jr. Patricia Loree Hearne & Gregory Daniel Rakesh Gopalan (Col ’02) Jessica Smith Graney (Col ’75) & Patrick C. (Col ’58) Nowicki Alicia Nicole Ellington (Col ’03) & Michael P. Graney III (Col ’75, Darden ’81) Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Library of Virginia Foundation Grady (Col ’98, Law ’02) Michael L. Greenwald (Col ’01)❖ Douglass W. List (Eng ’77) Maggie Hager & John H. Hager❖ $10,000 - $15,000 Catherine E. Hitchcock & William Samuel Jill Morehouse Lum (Curry ’89, Col ’90) Jerome S. 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Brown (Col ’73) Cynthia Herring Olinger (Comm ’81) & Ann A. Kington & Mark J. Kington Lockridge✳ J. Stewart Bryan III (Col ’60) Donald D. Olinger (Comm ’81) (Darden ’88) Barbara Golden Lynn (Col ’74) & Michael P. Ivor Massey, Jr. (Col ’70) Mary MacDonald Paone (Curry ’69) Anna Szaz Lynch (Curry ’84) & J. Lynn (Col ’72) Nancy Richards Miller (Col ’75) & Michael S. & John P. Paone, Jr. (Law ’70) Christopher Lynch (Col ’84) Richard D. Marks (Col ’66) Miller (Col ’74, Law ’77) Susan K. Payne & Lewis F. Payne, Jr. Margaret Ashby Maloney (Col ’02)❖ Ruth E. Miller & Lloyd F. Miller (Eng ’44) Margaret Young Reynolds (Col ’86) & J. (Darden ’73) Evelyn G. Marshall (Curry ’69) & Virgil H. Harriet Hodges Mohler (Curry ’52) & Daniel Sargeant Reynolds, Jr. (Col ’84) Sonja Hoel Perkins (Comm ’88) Marshall N. Mohler, M.D. (Col ’50, Med ’53) Victoria B. Saunders & Paul H. Saunders Nesta Shahrokh Ramazani (Grad A&S ’89) Debra McCurry & Michael D. 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Hutton (Darden ’71) Susan Kuhn Blank, M.D. (Col ’95) & Susan Hoppe (Col ’91) & Michael Goodhart Gregory Franklin Polk (Col ’98) Lisa Callaghan Jerram (Col ’88) Jonathan Todd Blank (Col ’92, Law ’95) (Col ’92) Greg Pryor Nancy Hottle Jones (Nurs ’61) Rhona M. Blank & Irving M. Blank Mary Lou Grier Laurie Sangster Ray (Col ’80) & James W. Jones (Col ’62, Law ’65) Susan Kuhn Blank, M.D. (Col ’95) & Aaron Michael Grisdale (Col ’05) & Douglas M. Ray (Eng ’80) Adam Ross Justus (Col ’07) Jonathan Todd Blank (Col ’92, Law ’95) Girish Jefferson Gulati (Grad A&S ’95,’00) Mary Beth Rennick Virginia Lee Kaefer & Gary D. Kaefer Betsy N. Blue & William F. Blue, Jr. (Col ’81, Meredith Strohm Gunter & Bradley H. Yoke San L. Reynolds✳ & Bruce L. Barbara Landon & Forrest M. Landon Darden ’86) Gunter (Grad A&S ’63,’69) Reynolds✳ Olive L. Lear & Ronald Andrews Lear Margaret A. Bowlin Rosalie Haight & Gardiner Morton Haight Elizabeth Chew Rider (Col ’78) & Allen B. (Comm ’54) Raymond E. 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Vanessa Lea Freeman ❖ A More Perfect Constitution: 23 Proposals to Revitalize William G. Gross Our Constitution and Make America a Fairer Country Wendy Amstutz Haws (Col ’90) Larry J. Sabato & Charles P. Haws (Col ’90) Kathleen C. Henry Melissa Irby & Daman A. Irby❖ n A More Perfect Ted R. Jackson Constitution, Larry Michelle Lynette Jamrisko (Col ’07) I Madge Harrison Karickhoff (Curry ’68) Sabato argues that, & John Karickhoff while much of the Carolyn Paige Koch & Theodore V. Koch Constitution should (Col ’90) Patty Heberling Kruszewski remain sacred, some Lisa M. LeMaster (Col ’82) & John B. Ruhl crucial revisions are (Col ’79, Law ’82) essential to restore P. Peter Leventis IV (Col ’99) Martin G. Mand (Comm ’58) equity for ordinary Rebel D’anorea Matera citizens, suggesting that Alison Millett McCartney (Grad A&S ’94,’00) until some of its out- & Paul Thomas McCartney (Grad A&S ’96, ’01) moded provisions are Kelly Okes Meadows (Col ’94) reformed, the U.S will Perry W. Miles III continue to have more Shirlyn D. Nash Thomas M. Neale (Col ’74) of the same political Billie Abner & Vincent T. Pangalos (Col ’86) stagnation. This pro- George J. Peery (Grad A&S ’69) posed inspiration for Virginia Marion Perrenod these reforms comes from the original framers—Jefferson, Logan Alexander Pugh❖ Kathleen A. Robertson (Arch ’02) Madison, Mason, Washington, and others—who fully expected Curtis L. Ross (Col ’92) the Constitution would, and should, be regularly revised each Lisa M. LeMaster (Col ’82) & John B. Ruhl generation to reflect the country’s changing needs. Yet, apart (Col ’79, Law ’82) Michelle L. Sapera & Lance S. Sapera from the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights, it has only (Col ’86) been amended seventeen times in 220 years, and many of ❖ Tara Lee Saylor (Curry ’06) & Ryan R. those amendments were inconsequential. Saylor (Grad A&S ’03) Bryan David Schultz (Comm ’90) A More Perfect Constitution presents twenty-three creative and Anne Iverson Vest Scott (Col ’00, Curry ’03) dynamic proposals to reinvigorate American governance. & Joshua J. Scott (Col ’00)❖ Combining idealism and pragmatism, Larry Sabato’s thought- Andrew Campbell Sharp Roy Shoults, Sr. (Col ’58) provoking ideas range from the structure of Congress and Matthew V. Smyth (Col ’98, Grad A&S ’04 )❖ length of the president’s term to the number and terms of Peter M. Stark Supreme Court justices, the vagaries of the Electoral College, Arthur F. Stocker Charles E. Strikwerda and a compelling call for universal national service—all laced Justin A.W. Taft (Col ’98) through with the history behind each issue and their poten- Derek A. Thomas (Comm ’00) tial impact on the lives of ordinary people. Shannon D. Tillman In presenting his proposals, Sabato provides an important Sarah R. Tuke (Col ’05)❖ Graham Alexander Vance, Sr., M.D. (Med ’44) civics lesson, peeling back the roof covering the workings of Kristen Marie Vining (Col ’04) our political system, allowing all to see the gears and levers ❖ Bruce Vlk meshing together; to see what parts need full-scale repair and Zachary J. Wheat✳ Isaac T. Wood❖ why. The reader comes to appreciate over and over, what the founders of our system expected, as expressed in their own words—that the Constitution would be revised generation by ❖ Denotes current or former Center for generation, updated to fulfill the needs of a growing nation. Politics Faculty, Staff, or Intern ✳ Denotes University of Virginia Faculty or Staff Member ✦ Deceased

Spring ■ 2008 ■ p14 The Dynamic Dominion: Realignment and the Rise of Two-Party Competition in Virginia, 1945-1980 Frank B. Atkinson

he Dynamic Dominion tells the dramatic story of TVirginia’s political transformation from the Second World War to the Reagan Revolution. The cradle of American democracy — and thus of the democratic move- ment that is sweeping the globe today — the venerable Old Dominion has emerged again in the second half of the 20th century as a dynamic political pace setter for the nation. As told in The Dynamic Dominion, the Virginia story con- tains all the excitement, drama, conflict, and intrigue of a fast-paced thriller. It is a story of triumph and tragedy, celebrities and statesmen, heroes and scoundrels — of shifting party loyalties and makeshift coalitions, hard-fought campaigns and razor-close elec- tions — of ambition and cynicism alongside sacrifice and idealism. Best of all, the tale is true. It is the fascinating story of contemporary democracy flourishing in Virginia...the place where it was born.

Virginia in the Vanguard: Political Leadership in the 400-Year-Old Cradle of American Democracy, 1981-2006 Frank B. Atkinson

irginia in the Vanguard continues the story, begun in VThe Dynamic Dominion (see above), of Virginia’s reemergence as a competitive, trend-setting state. In the 1980s, with Reagan’s revolution underway in Washington, Democrats led by Chuck Robb and Doug Wilder — the nation’s first African American elected governor — reclaimed the governor’s mansion and focused attention on a centrist formula as a prescription for Democratic renewal nationally. In the 1990s, hard-charging Republican George Allen reversed the party’s fortunes and propelled the GOP toward control of the state’s legislature and both U.S. Senate seats. Virginia in the Vanguard describes these and other dramatic events that have placed the 400 year-old cradle of democracy back in the forefront of American politics and produced two dynamic leaders — Republican Senator George Allen and former Democratic Governor Mark Warner.

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